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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!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword broccolisoup, healthysoup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 293kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

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 bone broth/chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Garnish: bacon, cheddar cheese, toasted bread
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Instructions

  • 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.
    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
  • Add in the flour, basil, and red pepper chili flakes if using. Stir for ~1 minute to coat the veggies.
    3 Tbsp. flour*, 1 tsp. dried basil, 1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • Add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
    6 cups chicken bone broth/chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
  • Cover, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 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.
    2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Serve warm and garnish with cheese and bacon if desired. Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 day.
    Garnish: bacon, cheddar cheese, toasted bread

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Notes

  • Kitchen appliances to make the soup creamy: Use an immersion blender or blender. An 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 eight 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

Serving: 1serving (no garnish) | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11.3g