Healthy Recipes Soup Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup 2.0 (1) 1 Review In this healthy broccoli-cauliflower soup recipe, broccoli, cauliflower and baby spinach get blended into a smooth puree which gives the soup body and a bright green color. Cheddar cheese melted on top adds a creamy finish to this quick appetizer soup recipe. By Robin Bashinsky Robin Bashinsky Robin Bashinsky is a professional chef whose background includes stints at Birmingham fine-dining restaurants Daniel George and Hot and Hot Fish Club. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 cups broccoli florets 4 cups cauliflower florets 4 cups baby spinach 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup chopped shallots ½ cup whole milk ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cook for 3 minutes. Remove 2 cups of the broccoli and cauliflower florets with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add spinach to the pot; cook until the broccoli and cauliflower are tender and the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain. Working in batches if needed, transfer the mixture to a blender; add broth and shallots. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over opening. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. (Use caution when blending hot liquids. Alternatively, transfer the drained broccoli and cauliflower back to the pot; add broth and shallots and process using an immersion blender.) Return the pureed soup to the pot. Stir in milk and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Ladle evenly into 8 bowls; top with the reserved broccoli-cauliflower mixture, cheese and parsley. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 133 Calories 6g Fat 13g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 133 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 3g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Vitamin A 3534IU 71% Vitamin C 71mg 78% Folate 72mcg 18% Sodium 323mg 14% Calcium 189mg 15% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 50mg 12% Potassium 489mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.