Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Another one from the Taste of Home.  They're on a roll lately.  Me, Mom, and Beth have all given this one two thumbs up.  It's super easy, has lots of veggies, (ok, it does have half & half and cheese ... but it could be worse) a good meatless meal.  Pair it with a good bread or homemade biscuits and voila, you've got dinner.  I made mine quickly on the stove, but it is a good crockpot recipe too.

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 celery ribs
2 large carrots
1 large green pepper
1 sweet red pepper
1 medium red or sweet onion
4 c. chicken broth
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
2 c. half & half cream

Place cauliflower in a 4-qt. slow cooker (or Dutch oven for the fast method).  Chop the celery, carrots, peppers and onion; add to slow cooker.  Stir in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.  Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours (or on the stovetop till veggies are tender).
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth.  Or if you like your soup chunky instead of smooth, skip this step.  Return all to slow cooker (or pot); stir in cheese and cream.  Cover and cook just till cheese is melted.