Best Very Light Cauliflower And Broccoli Soup Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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.