Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli (Printable Version)

Silky smooth vegetable blend with herbs and golden croutons for a comforting meal.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

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 to 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; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in cauliflower and broccoli florets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 to 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 using a stand blender.
07 - Stir in 1 cup milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently reheat if needed.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and top with croutons, fresh parsley, and cheese if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means you can go from craving comfort to eating it before your mood shifts.
  • The croutons add this satisfying crunch that makes the soup feel less like health food and more like an actual meal.
  • Blending it creates that silky texture without any cream—just vegetables becoming their best selves.
02 -
  • If your blender gets stuck or seems like it's working too hard, let the soup cool slightly—hot soup is more resistant, and cooler soup blends faster and smoother.
  • The croutons are everything; they're what keeps this from feeling like something you eat when you're trying to be virtuous and makes it something you eat because you actually want to.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate and blend into a uniform, silky texture instead of leaving chunks behind.
  • Don't skip the step of cooking the aromatics—that minute of garlic, thyme, and oregano is where the soup transforms from just vegetables into something with real character.
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