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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Soups » Creamy Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

    ★★★★★ from 58 reviews

    Creamy Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

    Published Mar 15, 2022 · Modified Feb 27, 2023 · by Alexis Joseph · 144 Comments

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    Cozy up with a bowl of thick and creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup! Packed with veggies, this easy stovetop soup makes the ultimate lunch or veggie-packed dinner. On the table in 35 minutes and kid-friendly. You'd never guess it's has no butter, cream, or cheese! Dairy free.

    bowl of yellow soup with spoon

    Last weekend I had the best produce in all the land at my fingertips thanks to our lovely CSA box. With the brightest head of cauliflower and broccoli staring at me with puppy dog eyes, I knew a cozy soup was on the horizon.

    My trusty Immune Boosting Soup has totally been my jam lately. And ok fine, this Creamy Tortilla Soup. Amidst all my beloved soup recipes, lately I've been craving the creamy, umami goodness that is this satisfying soup.

    Since so many dairy-free soups call for cashews, I wanted to make a recipe that tasted creamy and cheesy sans having to blend cashews separately or add cheese. Mission accomplished!

    How to make broccoli cauliflower soup

    The creaminess in this recipe comes not from whole milk or cream or cheese, but a simple roux! This traditional method of using flour to thicken (plus cauliflower and potato) lends a super flavorful soup you're guaranteed to slurp up and smile.

    No specialty appliances required.

    1. Cook all the veggies--onion, garlic, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and potato. Speaking of potato, don't miss my Healthy Potato Soup! Stir in flour.
    2. Add broth, milk, nutritional yeast. Simmer until veggies are tender then stir in lemon juice for a nice pop.
    3. Blend half the soup, leaving some chunky for texture. Devour!
    bowl of broccoli soup in white bowl

    Key ingredients

    • olive oil: fat for sautéing our veggies is a must.
    • onion and garlic: aromatics to lay our flavor foundation.
    • broccoli and cauliflower: the cruciferous stars of our soup show! I like fresh but frozen would work just as well. You could also use all broccoli or all cauliflower.
    • potato: the starch helps thicken the soup and add classic broccoli soup flavor! I used two small red potatoes because that's what I had. Yukon or russet are fine, too---no need to peel. Just scrub them really well to get the dirt off.
    • nutritional yeast: cheezy umami flavor. So good. You could also use 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
    • vegetable broth: the liquid gold that brings everything together.
    • milk: I like cashew for creaminess, but almond, soy, or cow's milk all work great. I don't love the flavor of coconut milk here.
    • lemon juice: a pop of brightness in a soup is everything! Don't skip the acid.

    How to serve

    I love a good garnish, don't you?!

    • crunchy croutons or hunks of bread
    • a pinch of ref pepper flakes
    • a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for ultra richness
    • a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
    • a handful of parmesan or cheddar

    bowl of soup with bread

    How to store

    This soup gets will keep stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Can you freeze this soup?

    You bet. So easy to pull out of the freezer when you haven't thought of lunch!

    1. Place completely cooled soup in a freezer baggie.
    2. Tightly seal bag and remove as much air as possible. Lay the bag flat in the freezer for easy storage.
    3. Once the soup is frozen, you can thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat contents over the stove or in the microwave.

    More healthy soup recipes to love

    • Lasagna Soup
    • Immune Boosting Soup
    • Amazing Minestrone Soup
    • Vegetable Soup
    • Golden French Lentil Soup

    Cozy up [in your fuzzy socks] with a bowl of this sensational soup, your favorite Netflix series, and Frank Sinatra in the background. Best day ever!

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    bowl of yellow soup with spoon

    Creamy Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

    ★★★★★ 4.9 from 58 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 25 mins
    • Total Time: 35 mins
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Soups
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Cozy up with a bowl of thick and creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup! Packed with veggies, this easy soup makes the ultimate lunch. Dairy free!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 carrots, diced
    • 1 medium head broccoli, finely chopped (florets and stalk, about 4 cups)
    • 1 medium head cauliflower, finely chopped (about 4 cups)
    • 1 small-medium potato, diced
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 cup unsweetened cashew or almond milk
    • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast (can sub 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese)
    • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt (to taste)
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, ½ tsp salt, and a grind of pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
    2. Add carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and potato and sauté for another 3-5 minutes. Add flour and stir well to combine.
    3. Add broth, milk, nutritional yeast and another ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until veggies are tender. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt/lemon juice to taste until the flavors really pop.
    4. Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup, leaving some chunky for texture. You can also blend half in a blender, being careful as the soup will be very hot!

    Keywords: broccoli cauliflower soup

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Valerie says

      March 25, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      Why not coconut milK? Curious my kids have a nut allergy to almonds and all tree nuts except coconut, so I usually use that in dishes. Do you think I could try it here?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 31, 2020 at 1:31 am

        I don't like coconut milk in soups like this because you can taste the coconut and I don't think it pairs well with the broccoli cheeze flavor. I do love it in dishes like curry. Feel free to try it, I just personally don't love the idea of the combo here!

        Reply
    2. Lauren Schultz says

      February 29, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      Amazing soup! I also loved a drop of hot sauce once I poured myself a bowl to give some balanced heat. But it’s also very good/flavorful without.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 05, 2020 at 9:28 pm

        Ohhh heck yes. Always down for hot sauce!

        Reply
    3. Erin says

      February 26, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      This soup is a winner. Super comforting, tasty, and easy to make.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Christina says

      February 17, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      This soup is so delicious!! I made it with a gf multi-purpose flour blend and the sub worked perfectly.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 18, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        Ohhh love that. Thanks so much for reviewing, Christina!

        Reply
    5. Barbara Ann Brooks says

      February 15, 2020 at 12:22 am

      Delicious - thank you.

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 17, 2020 at 4:04 am

        Amazing! If you'd be so kind as to leave a star rating next time, I'd be super grateful. Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Chelsea says

      December 18, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      I made this soup this week for my husband and I. We both devoured it! It will definitely be a winter staple in our house. We recently have been trying to eat more plant based and this soup hit the spot. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 20, 2019 at 12:27 pm

        Best news! Thanks so much, Chelsea!

        Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 29, 2020 at 1:52 pm

        Hey again Chelsea! If you'd be so kind as to leave a star-rating, I'd really appreciate it! It's super helpful for other readers. Thanks again!

        Reply
    7. Saguren Redyrs says

      November 06, 2019 at 9:23 am

      Hhhhmmm delicious! This makes a great micro-nutrient dense dish for summer nights as well (for those of us here in South Africa).

      Reply
    8. CC says

      September 16, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      I've made this at least once per week since finding this recipe a month or so ago. It's so good and so satisfying. We eat a bit of high quality dairy, so instead of the nutritional yeast I add 1/4 cup grated parmesan at the end with the lemon juice. I don't see us stopping making this recipe any time soon! PS I use defrosted bags of frozen organic broccoli and cauliflower each time; cuts down on prep!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        September 17, 2019 at 10:58 am

        Mmmm I love the addition of parm at the end. So nutty! And I agree--frozen veggies are the best time saver. Thanks!

        Reply
    9. Heather says

      August 30, 2019 at 7:08 pm

      Made this soup for lunch today and LOVED it. Used cashew milk instead of almond and it turned out great!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 30, 2019 at 10:22 pm

        That's the best news! Thanks so much, Heather!

        Reply
    10. Karen says

      March 12, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is blending with the broccoli made my soup green. Next time, I will use less broccoli, more cauliflower, and make sure I mostly only blend the cauliflower. Also, I put the nutritional yeast in it, but it would be good without it also.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    11. Alexis says

      March 12, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      That's fabulous to hear, B! Let me know what I can do to make it 5 stars 🙂

      Reply
    12. Alexis says

      March 12, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Hope it was even better the second time around 🙂

      Reply
    13. Alexis says

      March 12, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      WOW! I am so flattered by your high praise! That means so much to me. Thanks for taking the time to rate the recipe, Cass!

      Reply
    14. Alexis says

      March 12, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Love the ease of the Vitamix! Thanks for letting me know you liked it, Kristin.

      Reply
    15. Alexis says

      March 12, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks for the feedback, Karen! Glad you still enjoyed the soup despite the color.

      Reply
    16. Anne Clark says

      March 09, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Alexis! This looks and sounds amazing! I can't wait to give it a try. I just love any cauliflower.

      Reply
    17. Heidi says

      March 05, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      Love this soup. Is it suitable for freezing please?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 08, 2019 at 8:18 am

        I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it, Heidi! Yes, it is--I pretty much freeze everything 🙂

        Reply
    18. b says

      February 14, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      Great soup but may add pepper flakes for a little spice.
      Didn't have nutritional yeast so used pepperjack cheese.
      Will have this all the time.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    19. Alexis says

      February 14, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Awesome! Thanks for the feedback, Janet!

      Reply
    20. Janet says

      February 13, 2019 at 12:07 am

      This was really good! I made some tweaks based on personal preference but overall a SUPER easy recipe to follow! Thank you!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 14, 2019 at 8:17 am

        Awesome! Thanks for the feedback, Janet!

        Reply
    21. Faith says

      February 12, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Delicious and filling! I added chickpeas too and they went perfectly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Faith says

      February 12, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Delicious and filling! I added chickpeas too and they went perfectly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 14, 2019 at 8:19 am

        Yay, I'm so glad it worked out for ya!

        Reply
    23. Edward Blocker says

      February 11, 2019 at 4:03 am

      I just loved it, I’m not only going to give it 5 stars. But, I’m going to share it with all my website’s followers on the social media. Thank you for giving me something useful to share it today!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2019 at 9:03 pm

        That is so kind, Edward! Thank you tons 🙂

        Reply
    24. Edward Blocker says

      February 11, 2019 at 4:03 am

      I just loved it, I’m not only going to give it 5 stars. But, I’m going to share it with all my website’s followers on the social media. Thank you for giving me something useful to share it today!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    25. Emily says

      February 10, 2019 at 12:38 am

      Delicious! I subbed coconut milk because that’s all I had in hand but other ways followed the recipe as is. Perfect for a cold rainy night.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    26. Emily says

      February 10, 2019 at 12:38 am

      Delicious! I subbed coconut milk because that’s all I had in hand but other ways followed the recipe as is. Perfect for a cold rainy night.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 14, 2019 at 8:24 am

        Ohhh LOVE that idea!

        Reply
    27. Jax says

      February 09, 2019 at 11:38 am

      Excellent!!!! Shared with all my friends and they loved!!!!!! No one even asked me if it was Vegan!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    28. Judy says

      February 07, 2019 at 11:52 am

      Made this last night and it was delicious. A few tweaks - didn't use the flour, and I added some vegan cheese (ViolaLife).

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        February 14, 2019 at 8:31 am

        Delish!

        Reply
    29. Emily Turner says

      February 04, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Absolutely loved this! So delicious, was a hit with hubby as well!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    30. Kristin says

      February 01, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Super Creamy. I blended more than half in the vitamix. Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
    31. Rachel says

      January 28, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      I finally made this recipe and I’m in live with how creamy and comforting it is. I chopped the vegetables ahead of time, so everything cMe together quickly. I subbed 1/3 cup freshly shredded white cheddar for the nutritional yeast. I also made my own cashew cream. I’ll definately be making this again!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 29, 2019 at 5:13 pm

        Mmmm good call! Thanks for the feedback, Rachel.

        Reply
    32. Julie says

      January 14, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      AMAZING SOUP RECIPE! Can't get over how fast I made it and the flavor is spot on. That lemon juice at the end though - ????

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 16, 2019 at 2:25 pm

        So key! Thrilled you loved it 🙂

        Reply
    33. Cara Knippling says

      December 22, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      This soup was delicious! The flavor is great and you can choose how much you want to blend for different textures. Such a great soup and so easy to make.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2019 at 8:59 pm

        I really appreciate that, Kara. Easy is everything these days!

        Reply
    34. Shara Reiss says

      December 22, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Obsessed with this soup! Making it for the second time this weekend :). Since no more dairy for me...it’s perfect!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2019 at 9:01 pm

        Hope it was even better the second time around 🙂

        Reply
    35. Cass Megraw says

      December 11, 2018 at 12:18 am

      This is maybe the best soup I've ever had. Just goes to show you can have a creamy and delicious soup without having to use actual cream . Thank you so much for this creation. So, so glad I found it. It will now be a staple for me whenever winter (or cold and flu) rolls around.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2019 at 9:01 pm

        WOW! I am so flattered by your high praise! That means so much to me. Thanks for taking the time to rate the recipe, Cass!

        Reply
    36. Alexis says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:38 am

      Hope you loved it!

      Reply
    37. Gabre Kahan says

      December 09, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      Making this soup now!! Decided to add a little bit of baked tofu to add some protein. Very excited to eat it!

      Reply
    38. Katie says

      December 02, 2018 at 10:54 pm

      SO GOOD! Made last week for quick lunches + dinners. Had a bunch of fresh rosemary on hand so also tossed that in + used 1 bag of frozen broccoli vs. fresh. To give it a protein kick, I would add a hard boiled egg, quinoa or serve with TJs pita crisps. Highly recommend for a warming meal in the winter!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    39. Katie says

      December 02, 2018 at 10:54 pm

      SO GOOD! Made last week for quick lunches + dinners. Had a bunch of fresh rosemary on hand so also tossed that in + used 1 bag of frozen broccoli vs. fresh. To give it a protein kick, I would add a hard boiled egg, quinoa or serve with TJs pita crisps. Highly recommend for a warming meal in the winter!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2019 at 8:59 pm

        Thank you TONS, Katie! You made my night with your comment. Love the crunchy topping idea--so essential.

        Reply
    40. Mikayla says

      December 01, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      This recipe is SO delicious! Love how creamy it is while being vegan, going to have to make again soon!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    41. Mikayla says

      December 01, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      This recipe is SO delicious! Love how creamy it is while being vegan, going to have to make again soon!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2019 at 9:00 pm

        I love the creaminess factor, too. So satisfying!

        Reply
    42. Alexis says

      December 01, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Fabulous! Hope you love it as much as I do.

      Reply
    43. Alexis says

      December 01, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Most definitely. Enjoy, friend!

      Reply
    44. Alexis says

      December 01, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      Thank you! Hope you make it and love it.

      Reply
    45. Alexis says

      December 01, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it, Martha! And extra thanks for the awesome rating 🙂

      Reply
    46. Martha says

      November 28, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      Amazing recipe! Easy to make and tastes delicious. Will be making this many more times this winter.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    47. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

      November 26, 2018 at 11:13 pm

      Love how this has both broccoli AND cauliflower in it! And I don't have an immersion blender either...hope you love yours!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 01, 2018 at 3:40 pm

        Right! It's so nice to finally have one. I' m always scared my blender is gonna blow up!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    48. Connie Moultroup says

      November 26, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      I'm going to be making this tomorrow!!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 01, 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Fabulous! Hope you love it as much as I do.

        Reply
    49. Kitty says

      November 26, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      So allergic to nutritional yeast. It tastes pretty icky too if I’m honest. Everything calls for it and each time I see a beautiful recipe I hold my breath as I read down the ingredient list...ugh. Any subs?

      Reply
    50. Alexis says

      November 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      There’s no subs except real cheese which would be totally yummy too but you can just leave it out. It’ll still be delicious and creamy, just not “cheezy.” Enjoy!

      Reply
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