Best 4 Light Broccoli Cauliflower Soup Recipes

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Broccoli and cauliflower soup is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are good for your overall health. The soup is also low in calories and fat, making it a great choice for those who are watching their weight. To make broccoli cauliflower soup, you will need a few simple ingredients, such as broccoli, cauliflower, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, and seasonings. The soup can be made in a pot on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Here are a few tips for making the best broccoli cauliflower soup:

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VERY LIGHT CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SOUP



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This soup is built from my love of roasted cauliflower and broccoli, which I usually finish with butter, garlic, lemon, and flat leaf parsley. It is really versatile - you can add any veggies you like or even some tiny meatballs. You could even spin it in an Asian direction with cilantro, lemongrass, and ginger instead of the bay and parsley. Sometimes I add lentils.

Provided by osbornsc

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 2 quarts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head cauliflower
1 head broccoli
1 fennel bulb
1 large white onion
4 large carrots
6 crushed garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1 quart vegetable stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Chop all vegetables. Pan fry cauliflower and broccoli in a very hot buttered pan in small batches to get some browning. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil and 2 tablespoons water on medium high in a stock pot. Add chopped onion, fennel, and carrot. Add a large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes or until white vegetables become somewhat translucent. Add garlic and stir. Cook until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add vegetable stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add reserved cauliflower and broccoli as well as the parsley. Cook for another minute. Finish with lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 394.1, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 4.8

LIGHT BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Make and share this Light Broccoli Cauliflower Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hgsorrells

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
4 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
parsley
thyme
oregano
garlic
creole seasoning (I use this on everything!)
1/4 cup shredded cheese
2 green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss cauliflower and broccoli on baking sheet with the EVOO, salt, pepper and garlic. Roast approx 25 minutes or until spotted with brown.
  • Melt butter in soup-sized pan over medium-high heat. Saute onions until soft. Add cauliflower, broccoli, water, broth, seasonings and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Puree large pieces of soup and return to pan. Depending on what consistency you want, you may decide to just puree half of the veggies and leave the others. Reheat if necessary. Top soup with shredded cheese and green onions.

CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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Even my husband, who's never been a big fan of broccoli, digs in to this creamy soup. It's a perfect way to enjoy the produce from our vegetable garden. -Betty Corliss, Stratton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup small cauliflowerets
3/4 cup small broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup halved thinly sliced carrot
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cubed Velveeta

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, onion and carrot in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Easy, tasty, low calorie soup

Provided by valerie88

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Roughly chop the onion, garlic, broccoli and cauliflower. Firstly add the onion, garlic and cooking oil to a large cooking pot (for a healthier option try sunflower fry spray).
  • Once the onion and garlic has softened (this will only take a couple of minutes) add the chopped broccoli and cauliflower. Then add the stock, this should cover approx. half the ingredients. For more broth type soup add approx. another 100-200ml of water
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper and then bring the stock to a simmer and cover with lid. Once the ingredients have become soft (after approx. 20 mins) pour the ingredients into a blender or use a hand blender.
  • Tip - For a creamer soup add cream or a couple of potatoes (bear in mind, potatoes will take longer to cook, so consider part boiling them before adding into the soup pot). This soup can also be frozen.

Tips for Making Broccoli Cauliflower Soup:

  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Add the cheese gradually. This will help prevent it from clumping.
  • Season the soup to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs or croutons before serving.

Conclusion:

This broccoli cauliflower soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it thick or thin, cheesy or not, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table.

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