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Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup
5 from 175 votes

Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

This Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup blends finely chopped cauliflower and broccoli with sautéed garlic, onion, and carrot, thickened with flour and finished with cheddar cheese. The soup features a creamy texture balanced by the sharpness of cheddar and mild spice from cayenne and garlic powder. Half of the soup is blended for a smooth consistency combined with chunky pieces for a hearty yet light vegetable soup.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 carrot large, julienned or cut into matchsticks
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or whole wheat or gluten free flour
  • 3 ½ cups vegetarian broth low sodium, or chicken broth if not vegetarian
  • ½ cup half and half or whole milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets, very finely chopped (about 1 small head
  • 3-4 cups broccoli florets, very finely chopped (about 1 medium head
  • ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (8 ounces
  • Toppings:
  • cheese extra shredded
  • Bacon chopped, if not vegetarian

Instructions

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  1. In a large dutch oven or pot, add butter and place over medium high heat. Once butter is melted, add in garlic, onion, and carrot. Saute for 5 minute or until veggies are tender.
  2. Stir in the flour to coat the veggies, then slowly stir in the broth, stirring. Next add in milk, chopped cauliflower and broccoli, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until broccoli and cauliflower are tender.
  3. Stir in cheese and reduce heat to low.
  4. Add about 1/2 of the soup to a blender (roughly 3 cups) and blend until smooth. You can blend more or less soup, depending on how creamy or chunky you like it. Be very careful while you blend the soup.
  5. Once done blending, return blended soup to the pot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, such as adding additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately with extra shredded cheddar on top and chopped bacon, if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute milk types like 2%, skim, or unsweetened coconut or almond milk; adjust broth to milk ratio accordingly for best consistency.
  • Using fuller-fat milk generally yields richer flavor and texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (based on 4) Calories 339cal (17%) Carbohydrates 25.5g (9%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 18.9g (29%) Saturated Fat 11.1g (56%) Fiber 7.3g (29%) Sugar 8.4g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (based on 4)
Calories 339cal 17%
Carbohydrates 25.5g 9%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 18.9g 29%
Saturated Fat 11.1g 56%
Fiber 7.3g 29%
Sugar 8.4g 17%

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