Description
Jamie Oliver’s cauliflower and broccoli soup delivers comforting warmth with creamy Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Nourishing green vegetables blend seamlessly with rich herbs and spices, creating a silky smooth experience you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 180g fresh broccoli florets
- 250g fresh cauliflower florets
- 1 medium white potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
Liquids and Stock:
- 1 liter low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 2 small dried bay leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Mature cheddar cheese, grated (for serving)
- Toasted bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium temperature, creating a light shimmer across the surface.
- Gently introduce finely chopped onion to the warmed oil, allowing it to become translucent and tender for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add chopped celery to the sautéed onions, continuing to cook and develop a rich aromatic base for another 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully peel and cube the white potato into uniform bite-sized pieces, preparing it for the soup’s foundation.
- Incorporate fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets into the vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour 1 liter (33.8 fluid ounces) of low-sodium vegetable stock into the pot, creating a liquid foundation for the soup.
- Sprinkle thyme leaves, introduce dried bay leaves, and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a soft simmer.
- Cover the pot and allow the vegetables to cook and soften completely for 18-20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the bay leaves to prevent any bitter undertones in the final soup.
- Use a hand-held immersion blender to transform the mixture into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, ensuring a balanced and harmonious flavor profile.
Notes
- Stash this creamy soup in an airtight container, keeping it fresh for 3 chilled days in the refrigerator. Freezing is a breeze, with the soup maintaining its delightful texture for up to 3 months.
- Prep ahead like a culinary genius by whipping up this soup 3 days before your mealtime, letting flavors mingle and intensify in the fridge.
- Transform this recipe into a plant-powered delight by skipping dairy cheese or swapping with nutritional yeast. Double-check your vegetable stock is 100% vegan for a completely animal-product-free experience.
- Gluten-sensitive friends rejoice! This soup naturally dodges gluten complications. Verify your vegetable stock’s gluten-free certification to maintain a completely safe meal for sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg