Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
There’s nothing boring about this slimming-friendly Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup. With plenty of nutritious florets, onions and punchy Stilton (or Danish Blue) cheese swirled in, there’s no shortage of warming flavours to slurp on here. This is pure, wholesome, easy-to-make comfort food.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories94
- Carbs7.5g
- Protein5.9g
- Fat4g
- Saturates2g
- Sugars3.8g
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This slimming-friendly Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup is bursting with warming goodness. A simple combination of onions, cauliflower and broccoli, it’s just the ticket to warm up with while the weather gets cooler, and the nights get longer.
It’s up to you whether you’d rather add a sprinkling of Stilton, or a dash of Danish Blue cheese. It gives everything a luxuriously punchy boost that’s too yummy to skip! While adding cheese is optional, we don’t think you can beat the depth of flavour that it gives your blended florets.
Ready in almost no time at all with a short list of ingredients, this one is also a freezer-friendly dream. Make sure to stash a few extra portions in airtight containers ready for chillier days, where you need a warming ‘hug in a bowl’ at a moment’s notice.
For more slimming-friendly inspiration, take a look through our favourite soups to batch-cook by tapping here.
What diets is this Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup suitable for?
This Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup recipe is suitable for vegetarian diets.
It can be made gluten-free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten-free versions;
- Vegetable stock cubes
It can also be made dairy-free by skipping the following optional ingredients, or swapping them out for dairy-free alternatives;
- Danish Blue
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup?
For the blending of this soup, we’d recommend you use a stick blender, or to throw it in a jug blender.
As far as stick blenders go, you want one that’s going to last and that has a metal stick.
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Use a durable, easy-to-use stick blender like this one.
A large saucepan evenly cooks all of your ingredients.
How many calories are in this Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup?
There are 94 calories per portion in this Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment!
This Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup is perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray a large saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Fry the onion for 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
Step 2
Add the cauliflower and broccoli to the pan, pour over the boiling water and crumble in the stock cubes.
Step 3
Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from the heat, then blitz until smooth using a stick blender or food processor.
Step 5
Check the seasoning and add a little salt and pepper, if necessary. Crumble over the Danish Blue or Stilton, if using, and serve.
What could I serve with this Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup?
This Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup makes for a hearty, warming lunch. It’s also a lovely, light starter to a three-course with the following slimming-friendly dishes:
How do you know when Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup is cooked?
You’ll need to cook this Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup for around 25-30 minutes,or until it’s thickened and has a smooth consistency.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use an airtight container that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label telling you the name of the recipe, and the date you’re stashing portions in the freezer.
How do I reheat Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
There’s nothing boring about this slimming-friendly Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup! This is pure, wholesome, easy-to-make comfort food.
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 94
- Carbs 7.5G
Instructions
- Spray a large saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Fry the onion for 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add the cauliflower and broccoli to the pan, pour over the boiling water and crumble in the stock cubes.
- Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, then blitz until smooth using a stick blender or food processor.
- Check the seasoning and add a little salt and pepper, if necessary. Crumble over the Danish Blue or Stilton, if using, and serve.
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IonaFriday 10th May 2019
Not fond of blue cheese, will this recipe work with cheddar or something similar instead?
CateMonday 3rd June 2019
Yes you could try substituting, we would recommend a very strong cheddar 🙂
Natalie EdmondSunday 6th January 2019
Hi can you freeze this soup ?????
RichSaturday 5th January 2019
Hello, looking forward to trying this. Just wanted to ask, if using frozen broc and cauli should I reduce the amount of water added with the stock cubes? Thanks.
LucyTuesday 6th November 2018
Hi, will this work in a food processor rather than using a stick blender? Thanks! x
SarahMonday 2nd April 2018
How long will this soup last ince made
Gemma RogersThursday 1st March 2018
Do you think this would work in a slow cooker overnight on low? Ready to blend and take to work in the morning?
Helen SmithTuesday 30th January 2018
Could I do this with frozen cauliflower and broccoli as I’ve got bag in freezer, thanks
MargaretTuesday 14th November 2017
If I add all ingredients to soup maker would I need to sauté onions first or not?? Thanks for any help x
Pat LambertFriday 22nd January 2021
Yes. I sauté mine in my soup maker
Tracy SSunday 15th October 2017
Can you just add all the ingredients to a soup maker? I’m new to the soup game!
LyndamrogersMonday 2nd October 2017
Best soup I’ve ever made
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