Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
This Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is bound to be a fall favorite with how creamy and vibrantly green it is!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced, large
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrot diced, medium
- 1 head broccoli chopped into florets
- 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, then sauté until onion is translucent. Add carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and mix to coat the vegetables; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth and milk, then add the seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasonings to taste. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 6289IU | 126% |
| Vitamin C | 140mg | 156% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.