Creamy Cauliflower Broccoli Soup (Printable)

A comforting creamy vegetable soup topped with crispy croutons, perfect for chilly days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 1 medium head broccoli, cut into florets
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 medium carrots, diced
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk

→ Spices & Seasoning

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Croutons

13 - 2 cups cubed crusty bread
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
18 - Grated Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss bread cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside.
02 - In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the pot; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in cauliflower and broccoli florets, cook for 2-3 minutes.
05 - Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth and creamy, or blend in batches in a stand blender.
07 - Stir in 1 cup milk, season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently reheat if needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls, top with croutons, fresh parsley, and cheese if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy but actually lets the vegetables be the star, not some heavy cream-based afterthought.
  • The croutons add a textural moment that turns simple soup into something you actually look forward to eating.
  • It's flexible enough to adapt to whatever's in your fridge without losing its soul.
02 -
  • Don't overblend if you're using a stand blender in batches, as too much air creates a foamy texture instead of the creamy one you're after.
  • Add the milk after blending, not before, because heating milk too aggressively can make it break and separate.
03 -
  • Make the croutons while the vegetables simmer, and you'll have perfect timing with everything finishing at once, which means fresher croutons on the bowl.
  • Save a cup of the soup before blending if you want to adjust the thickness later, as it's much easier to dilute than to thicken.
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