Chunky Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
 
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Comfort in a bowl, this hearty Chunky Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is chock full of fresh veggies and cheddar and pepper jack cheeses!
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Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 medium broccoli crown, cut into bite-sized florets (or 1 1-lb bag steamable broccoli)*
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3 celery ribs, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 cup baby carrots, sliced
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules (or 2 cubes chicken bouillon)
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 cups milk (I used 2%)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot, combine the broccoli (if using fresh), cauliflower, celery, carrot, onion, water, and bouillon granules. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain).
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted. Add hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.
Notes
*I used a bag of steamable broccoli because I always have one on hand. If you choose to do so, add it to the veggie mixture at the end of step 1.
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/chunky-cheesy-broccoli-cauliflower-soup/