Best Light Broccoli Cauliflower Soup Recipes

LIGHT BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss cauliflower and broccoli on baking sheet with the EVOO, salt, pepper and garlic. Roast approx 25 minutes or until spotted with brown.
• Melt butter in soup-sized pan over medium-high heat. Saute onions until soft. Add cauliflower, broccoli, water, broth, seasonings and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Puree large pieces of soup and return to pan. Depending on what consistency you want, you may decide to just puree half of the veggies and leave the others. Reheat if necessary. Top soup with shredded cheese and green onions.

VERY LIGHT CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Chop all vegetables. Pan fry cauliflower and broccoli in a very hot buttered pan in small batches to get some browning. Set aside.
• Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil and 2 tablespoons water on medium high in a stock pot. Add chopped onion, fennel, and carrot. Add a large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes or until white vegetables become somewhat translucent. Add garlic and stir. Cook until garlic is fragrant.
• Add vegetable stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add reserved cauliflower and broccoli as well as the parsley. Cook for another minute. Finish with lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.