Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is a creamy delight that warms your soul on chilly days. Packed with the wholesome goodness of fresh veggies, this soup blends tender broccoli and cauliflower with aromatic garlic and onion for a comforting experience. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (for a lighter option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and cauliflower, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the vegetables are covered. Simmer for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in the cream or milk, season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For a dairy-free version, substitute cream with coconut milk. - Enhance flavor by adding spices like nutmeg or cayenne.