Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
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4.8
Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
Description
The Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup recipe begins by softening onions and crushed garlic in olive oil to form a fragrant base. Chopped heads of cauliflower and broccoli are added with a pinch of salt and pepper, then simmered in vegetable stock until tender. The soup is then blended until smooth, creating a thick, creamy texture without the use of heavy thickeners. Adding skimmed milk, single cream, and mature cheddar cheese enriches the soup with creaminess and a subtle tang from the cheese. The overall flavor balances the mild cruciferous vegetables with dairy notes and gentle aromatics.
This soup can be served on its own or with a topping of cheese such as cheddar, Stilton, or parmesan to boost richness and add texture contrasts. It works well as a starter or a light meal, especially in cooler weather.
Using a quality stock improves the soup's depth of flavor, and adjusting salt content helps tailor it for children or sensitive palates. The recipe provides a comforting way to enjoy vegetables with creamy consistency and cheesy undertones.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- 1 head broccoli chopped
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 700 ml vegetable stock
- 300 ml skimmed milk
- 100 ml single cream
- 100 g cheddar cheese mature
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large soup pan and once hot, add 1 Onion and 2 Garlic cloves. Cook on a gentle heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 head Cauliflower, 1 head Broccoli and season with 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Add 700 ml Vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth and then stir in 300 ml Skimmed milk, 100 ml Single cream and 100 g Mature cheddar.
Notes
- Top the soup with grated cheddar, stilton, or parmesan for extra flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality vegetable stock or stock cube to enhance the soup's depth.
- Choose a low sodium stock if making the soup for children or to control salt content.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 990mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1116mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1976IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 207mg | 230% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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