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Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 to 18 minutes until very tender.
  3. Remove from heat. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches, venting the lid.
  4. Return pot to low heat. Stir in half-and-half and cheddar a little at a time until melted and hot, about 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

If you like a chunkier soup, blend only half of the vegetables and leave the rest in bite-sized pieces. Stir everything together before adding the cheese.