Roasted Cauliflower chowder

Delicious and so yummy Cauliflower Chowder!

Perfect for the cooler weather that will be here sooner than later.  Enjoy!

1 medium head of cauliflower broken in small pieces
1 clove garlic cut in quarters
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup celery
1/4 tsp. Dried thyme
1/4 cup all purpose flour
32 oz. vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
chopped chives optional

Spread cauliflower and garlic on a cookie sheet. Drizzle olive oil salt and pepper over it.  Bake in oven at 400 degrees approximately 25 minutes.  Set aside > I broke my cauliflower up in small pieces after it was roasted.

In a Dutch oven place 2 T butter.  When butter has melted add celery,onions and carrots. Sauté slowly about 10 minutes.  Add roasted cauliflower and stir.  Add flour and stir until flour covers vegetables.  The vegetables will absorb the flour.  Add broth and cook several minutes on low.  Add cheese and milk
 and cook until cheese melts. Serve immediately.  Garnish with chopped chives if you desire. Enjoy!  Delish!!