Hearty Cauliflower Soup
["4 c. cauliflowerets", "1 c. thinly sliced carrots", "2 c. water", "1 lb. fully cooked smoked sausage, cubed", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/3 c. all purpose flour", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "2 c. milk", "8 oz. process American cheese, cubed"]
["In a saucepan, cook cauliflower and carrots in water until tender; set aside (do not drain).", "In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion, drain.", "Add flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add the milk; bring to a boil.", "Cook and stir for 2 minutes.", "Add cauliflower, carrots and cooking liquid; heat through.", "Stir in the cheese until melted.", "Yield: 6-8 servings."]
["cauliflowerets", "carrots", "water", "sausage", "onion", "flour", "salt", "pepper", "milk", "American cheese"]