Cauliflower Cheese Soup - Valerie & Hanna

Ingredients:
1 cup and 2 T water
1 1/2 cup cauliflower, chopped
1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup and 2T chopped onion
1/4 cup and 2 T butter
1/4 cup and 2 T flour
4 1/2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine water, cauliflower, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in milk. return to heat, and cook until thickened. Stir in vegetables with cooking liquid, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese until melted, and remove from heat.