Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Soup In Soup Maker

This Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Soup in Soup Maker is a creamy and cheesy recipe, which uses fresh broccoli, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in just 35 minutes.

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Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Soup Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or 2 tbsp oil for easier soup maker use)
• 1 ½ cups yellow onion, diced (1 small onion)
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups half-and-half (room temperature)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)

How To Make Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Soup In Soup Maker

1. Optional sauté: If your soup maker has a sauté function, melt butter and cook onions for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute. If not, skip and add directly to the jug.
2. Add thickening base: Whisk flour into melted butter (if sautéing). Otherwise, add flour directly with stock and stir well to avoid lumps.
3. Load soup maker: Add onions, garlic, stock, half-and-half, salt, black pepper, white pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot to the soup maker. Stir gently.
4. Cook the soup: Select the smooth soup setting for a creamy result, or the chunky setting if you want vegetable pieces. Cook for 15–20 minutes until the cycle is done.
5. Add cheese: When the program finishes, stir in shredded cheddar cheese gradually until melted and smooth.
6. Taste and serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with bread, croutons, or extra cheese on top.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this lighter?
  Use milk instead of half-and-half, or swap part of the cheese for low-fat cheese.
• What cheese works best?
  Cheddar gives the classic flavor, but Gruyère or Red Leicester also work beautifully.
• Can I make this gluten-free?
  Swap flour for cornstarch (mix with cold water first).
• How to make it smoother:
  Run an extra blend cycle after adding cheese for an ultra-creamy finish.
• Can I add protein?
  Yes, add cooked chicken or bacon at the end for a heartier soup.

What To Serve With Cheese Soup

This rich soup pairs well with:

• Crusty bread or garlic bread
• A crisp side salad
• Baked potatoes
• Roasted vegetables
• Savory scones or biscuits

How To Store Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Cool completely, then freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently, stirring often (cheese soups may separate slightly).

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 552
• Fat: 42g
• Saturated Fat: 26g
• Cholesterol: 127mg
• Sodium: 1108mg
• Potassium: 663mg
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 22g
• Calcium: 596 mg
• Iron: 2 mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Do I need to pre-cook the vegetables?
No, the soup maker cooks them until tender.

Can I skip the flour?
Yes, but the soup will be thinner. Add cornstarch slurry instead for thickness.

Can I blend only part of the soup?
Yes, pulse blend for a chunkier texture.

How do I stop cheese from clumping?
Add cheese slowly at the end while stirring, not during cooking.

Can I use frozen broccoli and cauliflower?
Yes, they work perfectly—no need to thaw.

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