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 Chicken and Broccoli Soup. Amidst all my beloved veg 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.
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
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!
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!
