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Broccoli Cauliflower Soup Recipe

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4.8 from 108 reviews

This Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is a wholesome, comforting dish featuring tender broccoli and cauliflower florets simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth with garlic, onions, and Italian herbs. Optionally enhanced with diced tomatoes and fresh parsley, it offers a vibrant and nutritious option perfect for a light lunch or cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small, and rinsed
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets, chopped small, and rinsed
  • 1 cup carrot, diced (optional for low-carb, keto diet)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15oz – 420g) can diced tomatoes, drained (or 4 fresh tomatoes, diced)

Liquids & Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian dried herbs
  • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Sauté the carrots: Add the diced carrots to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes to soften slightly while blending flavors.
  3. Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained diced tomatoes, Italian dried herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir everything together.
  4. Simmer flavors: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Add broccoli and cauliflower: Stir in the rinsed broccoli and cauliflower florets and continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crunchy, approximately 5 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Carrots are optional and can be omitted to maintain a lower-carb or keto-friendly soup.
  • You can substitute fresh tomatoes for canned diced tomatoes when in season for fresher flavor.
  • Use vegetable broth to keep the soup vegetarian and enhance its flavor profile.
  • For a creamier texture, blend part or all of the soup with an immersion blender before serving.
  • Garnishing with Parmesan is optional; omit for a vegetarian version if strict avoidance of animal products is necessary.

Keywords: broccoli cauliflower soup, vegetarian soup, healthy vegetable soup, easy soup recipe, Italian herb soup

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