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Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is full of flavor, antioxidants and is delicious when topped with cheddar cheese and bacon crumbles!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
  • 2 heads broccoli, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. flour*
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Garnish: bacon, cheddar cheese, toasted bread

Instructions

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  1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the butter, onion, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and salt and pepper. Stir occasionally for ~7-10 minutes or until vegetables are vibrant, fragrant and somewhat softened.
  2. Add in the flour, basil and red pepper chili flakes if using. Stir for ~1 minute to coat veggies.
  3. Add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth and creamy. Alternately, carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender and blend. Once blended, add in heavy cream and cheese. Stir until combined.
  6. Serve warm and garnish with cheese and bacon if desired.

Notes

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  • Kitchen appliances to make soup creamy: Use an immersion blender, blender or potato masher. Immersion blender is my tool of choice!
  • You can use frozen broccoli & cauliflower if you don't have fresh on hand!
  • Flour* To make gluten free: use gluten free flour
  • This makes enough for 8 people for dinner. If serving smaller portions for appetizers it will of course feed more.
  • We usually enjoy this for dinner with grilled cheese! SO good and comforting. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (no garnish) Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 11.3g (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (no garnish)
Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 11.3g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.