Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

This creamy soup contains two of my favorites, Broccoli and Cauliflower. Those two go together perfectly and taste amazing. When you combine them together and make them into a soup it is amazing!

The perfect comfort food that is super easy to make, healthy to eat, and will please even the most finicky person.

This soup is absolutely delicious! The vegetables are cooked to perfection, and the creamy broth makes it so satisfying. It’s the perfect meal on a cold winter day.

This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. And it’s even better with a warm baguette on the side. So good, you’ll forget you’re eating healthy!

It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for chilly winter days.

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Why do I love this recipe?

The soup is super creamy, it is comforting, and very versatile. You could add in other ingredients if you wanted.

Can I make this soup in the crockpot?

You sure can! Add all the ingredients to the crock and set the temp. For a low setting, you will cook for 4 to 6 hours. For a high setting, you will cook for 2 to 3 hours.

How long does it take to make the Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup?

The Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup only take about 15 minutes to make. This is a great way to get healthy fiber and great taste at the same time.

Can I make the Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup Vegan?

Easily! All you need to do is substitute a vegetable broth or other plant-based option in place of the Chicken broth.

What should I serve with Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup?

There are so many foods that would pair well with this soup. You could serve it with a fish dish, a simple green salad, or grilled Chicken. You can top the soup with homemade croutons, serve a loaf of crusty bread with the soup or have the soup alone.

How can I thicken the soup?

You could puree an additional amount of the soup in the pot. You could add some cooked rice or quinoa to the soup, or you can let the soup simmer for an additional time and see if that does the trick.

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower cut into florets
• Broccoli cut into florets
• Unsweetened almond milk
• Chicken broth
• Basil
• Minced garlic
• Butter unsalted
• Shallot chopped
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup:

Step 1. Place the cauliflower and broccoli florets into a pot with water, and bring to a boil on the stove. Boil slowly for about 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Rinse and drain well.

Step 2. While the vegetables are boiling, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3. Place the shallots into the skillet and cook until they begin to soften and brown.

Step 4. Stir the garlic in with the shallots, and saute 30 seconds longer.

Step 5. Pulse on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 6. Place 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk into a blender or food processor.

Step 7. Then, add ½ cup of Chicken broth.

Step 8. Then, add ⅓ C. Parmesan cheese.

Step 9. Then, add the shallot mixture.

Step 10. Then, add 1 tsp of basil and salt and pepper.

Step 11. Lastly, add the cooked broccoli and cauliflower.

Step 12. Pulse on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 13. Pour the soup evenly into four separate bowls and serve.

Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

This creamy cauliflower and broccoli soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's packed with nutrients, and it's so easy to make. Plus, it's super affordable. The best part? You can make it in under an hour. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

4.33 from 28 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 Head of cauliflower cut into florets
• 1 Head of broccoli cut into florets
• 2 C. Unsweetened almond milk
• ½ C. Chicken broth
• 1 tsp. Basil
• 3 tsp. Minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
• 1 Shallot chopped
• ⅓ C. Parmesan cheese, fat free
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Place the cauliflower and broccoli florets into a pot with water, and bring to a boil on the stove. Boil slowly for about 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Rinse and drain well.
• While the vegetables are boiling, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat.
• Place the shallots into the skillet and cook until they begin to soften and brown.
• Stir the garlic in with the shallots, and saute 30 seconds longer.
• Place the almond milk, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cooked broccoli and cauliflower, shallot mixture, basil and salt and pepper to taste into a blender or food processor. Pulse on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Pour the soup evenly into four separate bowls and serve.

Notes

3 Weight Watchers Freestyle Smartpoints

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 386mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g

Author: Laura

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What type of garnishes works well with this soup?

Croutons would be my favorite, next to that I would have to say that crumbled bacon or some finely diced broccoli and cauliflower.

How can I store what is leftover?

The soup should be placed into an airtight container and then placed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply use a saucepan on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently until the soup is heated through.

Can I make this Creamy Soup ahead of time?

Certainly. Let the soup cool completely and then place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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