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    Home » Recipes » Soups » Creamy Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup

    Creamy Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup

    Published: Jun 18, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    part of a white soup plate with a thick, chunky soup with a garnish of bacon and cheese

    Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is a thick, creamy and nutritious soup that makes a perfect dinner on a cold winter's night. Just 10 minutes prep time and ready to eat in just 40 minutes - a guaranteed warm winner with the whole family!

    A white soup bowl filled with a thick, chunky soup with a garnish of bacon and cheese

    In winter, I love nothing more than snuggling up on a comfy chair and wrapping my hands around a big bowl of warm soup.

    And of course, the only thing that makes a bowl of healthy, nutritious soup better, is a homemade roll, savoury muffin or scroll on the side for dipping!

    Ham and Cheese Scrolls, Ham, Cheese and Zucchini Muffins, Homemade Soft and Fluffy White Rolls and Cheese and Bacon Muffins served on the side are just a few of my favourites.

    For more serving suggestions, scroll down to the FAQ section!

    A white soup plate on a blue and white tea towel with a thick, chunky broccoli and cauliflower soup topped with bacon and cheese.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    Serve your Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup just the way you like it!

    Either blended till it's smooth and creamy and served in a mug, or slightly chunky in a bowl, and reminiscent of a hearty vegetable stew.

    • Simple! - You only need basic ingredients, and there is very little preparation involved.
    • Perfect for the freezer – This Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is freezer-friendly. The soup can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave or on the stove-top.
    • Seasonal - always best to use vegetables in season when they're at their best, in this case winter veggies - maybe you even grow your own?
    • Hearty - This thick and creamy soup makes a hearty and filling lunch or dinner, with little else required!
    A spoon resting in thick, chunky broccoli and cauliflower soup topped with bacon and cheese.

    What You Need

    My Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is made using just a few basic ingredients and healthy vegetables.

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients, quantities and full detailed method.

    Individual containers with broccoli and cauliflower soup ingredients measured out on a marble bench top
    • butter - in a savoury recipe, using either salted or unsalted butter will be perfectly fine. You can simply adjust your seasoning as needed.
    • minced Garlic - store-bought minced or chopped garlic is a great time-saver, and can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator. Fresh garlic, minced in a garlic press, produces the best flavour, but store-bought is completely fine too!
    • brown Onion - available all year round. Most recipes call for a medium brown onion without specifying a weight; I recommend a weight of approximately 110-150 grams.
    • carrots - another vegetable that is always available, a budget friendly ingredient.
    • plain flour – also known as all-purpose flour, this doesn't contain any raising agents. When added to soups and stews, it acts as a thickening agent.
    • vegetable stock liquid - a good quality, shop-bought liquid stock is perfectly fine to use, however if you make your own Thermomix vegetable stock concentrate, you can make your own liquid stock by ratio of 1 tablespoon of concentrate for every 500ml of water.
    • milk – I use full-fat or full-cream milk for all my cooking.
    • cauliflower - there are many varieties of cauliflower, of which the most common is the white cauliflower.
    • broccoli - a healthy and versatile vegetable that can be used in everything from salads to quiches.
    • tasty or cheddar cheese 
    • bacon - although the bacon pieces are optional, I highly recommend that you add these crispy little bits of flavour when you serve the soup!

    Step By Step Instructions

    With very little prep required, this soup will be ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients, quantities and full detailed method.

    Step 1: Sauté

    Melt the butter in a large pot on the stove.

    Then, add the chopped onion, minced garlic and chopped carrots.

    Sauté for 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the carrots start to soften.

    A stainless steel casserole pan with diced onions, minced garlic and sliced carrots sautéed in butter.

    Step 2: Add The Flour And Liquid Ingredients

    Add the plain flour and stir until vegetables coated.

    A stainless steel pot with flour being stirred into sautéed onions, garlic and sliced carrots

    Stir continuously while adding the vegetable stock liquid.

    An overhead picture of a measuring jug with liquid stock held over a blurry saucepan

    Add the milk and continue to stir.

    A stainless steel saucepan with a milky pale yellow stock liquid with sliced carrots

    Step 3: Add The Vegetables And Simmer

    Add the chopped cauliflower and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper.

    Broccoli and cauliflower florets added to a liquid in a stainless steel double handled saucepan

    Simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    A pot with mixed vegetables and milky stock liquid in a saucepan

    Step 4: Add The Cheese And Blend

    Reduce the heat and add the grated cheese, stirring it through the soup.

    Grated cheese being added to a pot of mixed vegetable soup

    Blend half of the soup until smooth.

    Return the blended soup to the saucepan and stir through.

    A thick, blended, creamy soup in a saucepan on marble counter

    Serve with cooked bacon pieces and extra grated cheese.

    Expert Tips

    Can I use frozen broccoli and cauliflower?

    Frozen broccoli and cauliflower can be substituted. Use 4 cups of frozen, chopped broccoli and cauliflower to replace the fresh vegetables. It is best to defrost the vegetables in a colander to drain the excess liquid first.

    What is the best way to freeze Broccoli and Cauliflower soup?

    Simply allow the soup to cool completely and then freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Defrost and reheat in the microwave or on the stove-top.

    How long do I need to cool the soup before puréeing it?

    Leaving the soup uncovered for about 5 minutes will cool it enough to safely purée or blend it. If you skip this step, there is a risk that the steam from the hot soup will build pressure in the food processor or blender. This will cause the lid to come off and could result in burns.

    What can I serve with the soup to make it into a main meal?

    Some serving suggestions are:
    * Crusty white bread rolls
    * Sourdough bread, rubbed with a garlic clove, and lightly brushed with olive oil before being toasted
    * Savoury muffins
    * Pull-apart loaf

    Storing & Freezing

    Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Alternatively freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    A spoonful of thick, chunky broccoli and cauliflower soup topped with bacon and cheese in it.

    Related Recipes

    Hearty, thick and chunky soups can easily be a main meal by themselves and they feature regularly on my meal plan during winter.

    • Potato and Leek Soup with Crispy Bacon - A hearty and creamy potato & leek soup that will be ready on the table in 30 minutes... the perfect healthy winter soup recipe.
    • 20 Minute Chicken & Corn Soup - A thick and creamy Chinese chicken & corn soup recipe that will on the table in just 20 minutes... and tastes even better than your local Chinese takeout version!
    • Pea & Ham Soup - A hearty and healthy pea and ham soup made using split peas and a ham hock cooked in the slow cooker until thick, creamy and with tender pull-apart meat.

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    Zoomed in image of a serving of Broccoli and Cauliflower soup with crispy bacon pieces and grated cheese

    Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup

    Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup is a thick, creamy and nutritious soup that makes a perfect dinner on a cold winter's night.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Healthy Soup
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 serves
    Calories: 419kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbs butter
    • 3 tsp minced garlic
    • 1 brown onion medium, finely chopped
    • 150 g carrots (~ 2 medium), finely chopped
    • 3 tbs plain flour
    • 875 ml liquid vegetable stock (see notes) (3½ cups)
    • 125 ml full fat whole milk (½ cup)
    • 1 small whole cauliflower cut into florets
    • 1 small whole broccoli cut into florets
    • salt and pepper to season
    • 160 g grated cheese (1.5 cups) tasty or cheddar
    • bacon and extra cheese to serve, optional

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Place the butter into a pot on the stove-top over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion and carrot and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft.
    • Add the plain flour and stir until vegetables coated.
    • Slowly add the liquid vegetable stock, stirring continuously.
    • Add the milk and continue to stir.
    • Add the chopped cauliflower and broccoli and season with salt and pepper.
    • Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • When the vegetables are soft, reduce the heat to low and add the grated cheese. Stir through.
    • Place half of the soup into a blender, allow to cool slightly and then blend until smooth. Return to the rest of the soup and stir through.
      Note: if you would like the soup to be smoother, blend the entire soup.
    • Serve with cooked bacon pieces and extra grated cheese.

    Thermomix Method

    • Chop the cauliflower for 2 seconds, Speed 8. Set aside in a separate bowl.
    • Chop the broccoli for 2 seconds, Speed 8. Set aside with the cauliflower.
    • Chop the onion for 3 seconds, Speed 7.
    • Add butter, minced garlic and chopped carrot & sauté for 5 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 2.
    • Add the plain flour and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 2.
    • Add vegetable stock liquid, milk and chopped cauliflower and broccoli to the onion mix & cook for 20 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 3.
    • Allow to cool slightly, add the grated cheese and blend for 30 seconds, gradually increasing to Speed 8.
    • Serve with cooked bacon pieces and extra grated cheese.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Liquid Vegetable Stock - If you make your own Thermomix vegetable stock concentrate, you can make your own liquid stock. The ratio is 1 tablespoon of concentrate for every 500ml of water. A good quality, shop-bought liquid stock will also be perfectly fine to use!
    Pureeing the Soup - Leaving the soup uncovered for about 5 minutes will cool it enough to safely purée or blend it. If you skip this step, there is a risk that the steam from the hot soup will build pressure in the food processor or blender. This may cause the lid to loosen or come off and could result in burns.
    Freezer Friendly - Allow the soup to cool completely and then freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Defrost and reheat in the microwave or on the stove-top.
    Storing & Freezing - Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Alternatively freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    Serving suggestions:
    Crusty white bread rolls, Sourdough bread, Savoury muffins or Pull-apart loaf.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1328mg | Potassium: 1165mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7184IU | Vitamin C: 210mg | Calcium: 570mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Jen

      May 19, 2022 at 4:38 am

      This sounds amazing, can’t wait to make it! Do you just use the florets from the cauliflower and broccoli or do you add everything (stems etc). Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lucy

        May 19, 2022 at 4:59 pm

        Hi Jen, I mainly use the florets but I suppose you could use everything!!

        Reply
    2. Justine

      July 06, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      Really enjoyed this soup. Lovely smooth texture packed full of goodness. Thanks! I will make it again.

      Reply
      • Lucy

        July 07, 2021 at 7:41 am

        I'm so thrilled you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Tamara

      June 27, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      Hi sorry have tired baby brain. I have thermomix veg stock and I’m just confused how much I need to use for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Lucy

        June 28, 2021 at 8:14 am

        Hi Tamara, I would use 3 tablespoons 🙂

        Reply

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