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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Soup

    Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

    Published: Jan 21, 2021 · Modified: Jan 4, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Vegetarian
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    This creamy and comforting Cauliflower and Broccoli soup is veggie packed and an easy way to get more vegetables in to your family's diet. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's warming and easy to adapt with different cheeses and toppings, so there is something for everyone.

    Two bowls of soup with two bread rolls next to them.

    We love a hearty and veggie packed soup in winter time. Sandwiches don't quite cut it, and as long as there is bread involved then the kids are happy.

    There are plenty of vegetables in this soup, but it really doesn't taste like it because of the creaminess. It tastes far more indulgent than it actually is.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • What to serve it with
    • Croutons
    • Storage
    • FAQ 
    • Extra tips
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    Why you will love it

    • Veggie packed
    • Just 306 calories per bowl
    • Cheesy and creamy
    • A good way to use up broccoli and cauliflower
    • A soup that kids love

    Ingredients needed

    The ingredients needed for this recipe laid out on a wooden surface.
    • Broccoli
    • Cauliflower
    • Onion - You could swap this for shallots if you prefer, and this would give the soup a slightly sweeter taste.
    • Garlic - To save yourself some time, use some of that lazy ready chopped garlic in a jar.
    • Cheese - We used a mature cheddar. It has a really strong flavour, so you don't need to use as much of it.
    • Milk - You can used skimmed, semi-skimmed or whole milk.
    • Cream - We used single cream and it just gives the soup a little something extra. You could leave it out if you wanted to.
    • Stock - Try to use the best quality stock you can buy. If you are making this for young children, then use a low salt stock.
    • Salt and Pepper

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Heat the oil in a large soup pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook on a low heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.

    Chopped onions sautéing in a large pan.

    Two: Add the chopped broccoli and cauliflower and season.

    Broccoli and cauliflower florets cooking in a large pan.

    Three: Add the stock and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

    Florets of broccoli and cauliflower in stock in a large pan.

    Four: Blend the soup and then stir in the milk, cream and cheese.

    Blended soup in a large pan with cream and grated cheese on the surface.

    What to serve it with

    This soup is really low in calories, so we usually have it as a starter or serve it with a sandwich. A grilled cheese sandwich is perfect with these and total comfort food. You could also serve it with a chicken or turkey sandwich for a bit of a protein boost.

    You can also keep things classic and just serve this soup with a French baguette that has been warmed up in the oven, or some croutons on top. Or both. You could even go all out and make your own bread. Why not try our Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia?

    Grated cheese and cream on the surface of some soup.

    Croutons

    Soup and bread is such a classic combination. But why not take the humble slice of bread and butter up a gear and make your own crunchy croutons? Not just any croutons, but cheesy, herby croutons. They are so easy to make, and a great way to use up bread that is going a little stale.

    Just take a couple of slices of bread and cut in to 1 inch cubes and scatter on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan (or grated cheddar) and sprinkle with dried oregano.

    Put them in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for around 8 minutes.

    A baking tin full of croutons and grated Parmesan.

    Storage

    This can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge 3-4 days. Reheat on the hob (stove top) until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

    If you want to freeze the soup, put it in an airtight container, leaving a gap of about 1cm (0.5 inch). This will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months. Defrost in the fridge over night before reheating.

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    FAQ 

    Is cauliflower and broccoli soup healthy?

    Both broccoli and cauliflower are rich in Vitamin-C, Vitamin-K, fibre and folate. Broccoli also contains Vitamin-A and cauliflower is rich in B vitamins and antioxidants, and is known to help with eye health.
    This soup is also really low in calories and fat too. It doesn't taste healthy though, and actually tastes far more indulgent then it actually is.
    We recommend using a strong flavour cheese in this, as you won't need to use a lot of it. You could swap the mature cheddar for stilton and it would be like a broccoli and stilton soup, but with cauliflower mixed in to it.

    Can you use frozen vegetables to make cauliflower and broccoli soup?

    Yes, you can use frozen vegetables for this recipe, however that tends to give you a much more watery soup. If you are using frozen vegetables, then you will need to reduce the amount of stock you have used.

    Why use the cooking water?

    When vegetables are cooking in water, the water soluble vitamins from the vegetables will escape out into the water. Normally, the water is then poured away when the veg is ready to eat. By using the cooking water in the soup (rather than just stock), all the vitamins lost from the cooking process will be retained.

    Can cauliflower and broccoli soup be made in the slow cooker?

    Yes, this can be done on the slow cooker instead and it makes it an even easier meal. Simply put all the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

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    Extra tips

    • You can add cheddar, stilton or Parmesan on top of this soup.
    • Use a really good quality stock cube, as you will taste the difference. If you are making this for kids, then use a low sodium stock cube.

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    Recipe

    Cauliflower and broccoli soup in a bowl with cream, cheese and black pepper on top.

    Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

    By: Dannii
    This creamy and comforting Cauliflower and Broccoli soup is vitamin packed and a good way to get more vegetables in to your diet.
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    Gluten Free
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    Vegetarian
    4.74 from 34 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Lunch
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 23 mins
    Total: 28 mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 306kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 head Cauliflower - chopped
    • 1 head Broccoli - chopped
    • 1 Onion - diced
    • 2 cloves Garlic clove - crushed
    • 700 ml Vegetable stock
    • 300 ml Skimmed milk
    • 100 ml Single cream
    • 100 g Mature cheddar

    Instructions

    • Put the oil in a large soup pan and once hot, add the onion and garlic and cook on a gentle heat for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the cauliflower, broccoli and season.
    • Add the stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Blend until smooth and then stir in the milk, cream and cheese.

    Notes

    • You can add cheddar, stilton or parmesan on top of this soup.
    • Use a really good quality stock cube, as you will taste the difference. If you are making this for kids, then use a low sodium stock cube.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 990mg | Potassium: 1116mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1976IU | Vitamin C: 207mg | Calcium: 401mg | Iron: 2mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Barry Harvey

      March 12, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      Can you use frozen Cauliflower and Broccoli

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 12, 2023 at 4:35 pm

        Yes, you can use frozen vegetables for this recipe and I have written about that in the FAQ section of the recipe. However, frozen veg tends to give you a much more watery soup. If you are using frozen vegetables, then you will need to reduce the amount of stock you have used.

        Reply
    2. Denise Mattison

      March 09, 2023 at 11:39 am

      i made this and it has far too much broccoli in it. it went really green and didn't taste nice at all. next time i try i will at try half the broccoli.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 09, 2023 at 2:18 pm

        It's cauliflower and broccoli soup, so it will have a fair amount of broccoli in it. It is equal amounts of broccoli to cauliflower. As the photos show, it is a green colour.

        Reply
    3. Jean b

      October 27, 2022 at 10:50 pm

      Great taste and texture
      Better than at the restaurant

      Reply
      • Dannii

        October 28, 2022 at 8:41 am

        Thanks for the great review!

        Reply
    4. Natalie

      January 12, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Beautiful soup. Wonderful creaminess. I have to give this a try. Thanks for dinner idea :)

      Reply
    5. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      January 12, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
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