Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
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 process cheese (Velveeta)

"Even my husband, who's never been a fan of broccoli, likes this creamy soup," relates Betty Corliss of Stratton, Colorado. "It's a great way to use vegetables from our garden."

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 process cheese (Velveeta)

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, onion and carrot in butter for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 208 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 956mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Broccoli-Cauliflower Cheese Soup in Cooking for 2 Premiere 2005

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gunslinger

Dec 28, 2014

Very good and creamy! I topped mine with some shredded cheddar cheese. It would also be good with some diced ham or mushrooms. I like the fact that it makes a small amount but could be easily doubled.
OneWiseLady

Aug 8, 2014

I doubled the recipe and added extra shredded cheese. It was scrumptious! I would surely make it again. I couldn't get my husband to try it for he doesn't like cream soups! It was yummy! I had two bowls to make up for my husband having none!
lindaworthington

Feb 15, 2011

Very easy to make
annony11

Jan 19, 2010

Works well with frozen spinach in place of Broccoli
Sage Honey

Jul 28, 2009

This soup is better by adding sliced mushrooms and leftover diced chicken. Serve with Bisquick cornbread for a really good weekend meal.