Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

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This Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is the perfect healthy option for a cold day. Enjoy this soup as a side with dinner, or on game night.

A spoonful of the broccoli cauliflower soup.

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Health Benefits of Cauliflower

This healthy broccoli cauliflower soup recipe is delicious and easy to make. Cauliflower is high in fiber, which can improve digestive health, and contains antioxidants and vitamin C, helping to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system. It’s also high in choline, a nutrient that promotes brain, liver, and metabolic health.

Why This Cauliflower Broccoli Soup Recipe is a Keeper

Soup recipes to love are one of the best ways to create a warm and satisfying meal. Plus this recipe was so easy. This easy soup recipe is perfect. You can make a lighter soup or a healthier soup recipe by adjusting the ingredients as you need them.

  • 30 Minute Meal: This delicious soup takes less than 30 minutes to make.
  • Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients needed for this creamy broccoli and cauliflower soup can likely be found in your kitchen.
  • Healthy: This vegetarian soup recipe is full of healthy, delicious vegetables and herbs. It is much lower in starch than potato soup.

If you’re looking for more delicious soup recipes, try these creamy soups: Chicken Corn Soup, Autumn Squash Soup, and Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup.

Can You Make this Delicious Soup in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot?

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Yes; you can make this healthy broccoli soup in a slow cooker, instant pot, or crock pot. Watch the broccoli cheese soup and stir occasionally, making sure the vegetables reach their desired level of tenderness.

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Ingredient Notes for Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

Of course, the base of this healthy soup is broccoli and cauliflower florets but you can add other vegetables and flavors to make this soup your own. Make soup and everyone will feel warm and comforted.

A bowl of fresh vegetables with the broth and cheese.
  • Broccoli: Fresh or frozen broccoli will work fine.
  • Cauliflower: Use a finely-chopped head of cauliflower for this recipe.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for Healthy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

  • Low Fat: Use low-fat evaporated milk instead of whole milk to make this recipe even healthier. To make the recipe vegan, use vegan butter and coconut milk.
  • Fresh Herbs: Instead of dried basil, use finely-chopped fresh basil instead.
  • Chicken Stock: Use chicken broth or stock in place of vegetable broth. You will love this soup on a cold day.
  • Frozen: Frozen broccoli and cauliflower are also a wonderful option.
  • Instant Pot: In place of a soup pot or dutch oven, make soup in the instant pot if you prefer.

Special Equipment Needed for Cheddar Cheese Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

This great recipe for a cozy soup can be made in a crock pot or Dutch oven. here are a few things you need to make broccoli and cauliflower soup:

  • Dutch Oven: Cook this easy soup in a Dutch oven, crock pot, or instant pot. This will allow the vegetables to tenderize while retaining their flavor.
  • Immersion Blender: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup, making it smooth and creamy. Or allow soup to cool if you put soup to a blender.

How to Make Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

You’ll love this recipe for an easy broccoli soup. It’s thick and creamy, and doesn’t take long to make. Let us know if you followed the recipe for this easy soup and if you like this broccoli cauliflower soup.

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These are the basic steps for making broccoli cauliflower soup. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Adding the vegetables to the pot.

Step 1: Sautee Onions in the Soup Pot

First add butter and olive oil to a Dutch oven on medium-low heat. Then, add the onions and cook for six to seven minutes, or until the onions are translucent and starting to turn brown.

Step 2: Add Carrots

Then turn the heat up to medium, and add in the carrots and one teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning. Sautee for four minutes.

Step 3: Herbs and Broth to this Flavorful Soup

Next, add in the garlic, thyme, basil, and flour. Cook the soup for one minute, then slowly pour in the broth and evaporated milk.

Adding the seasoning to the dish.

Step 4: Add Vegetables

Then add the broccoli, cauliflower, and remaining teaspoon of the all-purpose seasoning blend. Place the lid on the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Puree to form a Creamy Soup

After 15 minutes, check to make sure the broccoli and cauliflower are tender. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the soup until it’s creamy and smooth, then taste for seasoning. Leave half of the broccoli and cauliflower in half. So half the soup is creamy and will thicken the soup, then add the cheese and stir to melt. Finally add additional all-purpose seasoning if needed.

Adding the rest of the ingredients and cooking the soup.

Broccoli Cauliflower Soup FAQs

Top this classic broccoli soup with oyster crackers, saltines, or an herb garnish.

This is already a nutritious soup, but to make it healthier, you can use a low-fat or fat-free butter.

Refrigerate the soup in an airtight container. It should stay good for up to three days. Freeze this soup in individual portions so you can have a bowl of soup any time you wish. Add cheese on top to give the soup even more flavor.

Dishes of the finished broccoli cauliflower soup.

Expert Tips for Making Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

This soup was delicious. Everyone will love this healthy soup recipe. You will be glad you found this recipe.

  • Different Vegetables: You can add richness to the soup with different vegetables, like celery, potatoes, or squash. You can even use roasted broccoli in this broccoli cauliflower cheese soup.
  • Salt and Pepper: Add a bit of salt and pepper to taste if preferred. This broccoli and cauliflower soup recipe is great with your favorite seasoning blend.
  • Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup: If you want, make broccoli cheddar cheese soup by melting in shredded cheese. It tastes just like the Panera broccoli cheddar soup.
  • Toppings: Try adding more cheese, croutons, or tortilla chips on top to make a broccoli tortilla soup.

What to Serve with Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

A spoonful of the broccoli cauliflower soup.
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Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

Yield: 6
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
This Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is the perfect healthy option for a cold day. Enjoy this soup as a side with dinner, or on game night.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion, Diced
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 Carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons All Purpose Seasoning Blend
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Head of Cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 Head of Broccoli, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 12 ounces Evaporated Milk, 1 can
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Add butter and olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
  • Add onion and sautee for 6-7 minutes, or until onions are translucent and starting to turn golden.
  • Turn the heat up to medium. Add the carrots and 1 teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning. Sautee for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, thyme, basil, and flour. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in the broth and evaporated milk.
  • Add the broccoli, cauliflower, and remaining teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning Blend.
  • Bring to a simmer. Place the lid on the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 15 minutes, check to make sure the vegetables are fork tender.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to the desired consistency.
  • Taste for seasoning. Add additional All Purpose Seasoning if needed.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1643IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 3mg
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American

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