Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup With Blue Cheese

Submitted by *Parsley*

"The blue cheese flavor is kind of subtle, but makes the soup tasty."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 5 1⁄2 cups vegetable broth or 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced small
• 1 bunch broccoli, stems removed and broken into flowerets
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
• 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (or more)
• 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese (or American) (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half

directions

1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter; add shallots and sauté for 3 minutes.
2. Add flour and whisk briskly to form a roux. Slowly stir in broth.
3. Add potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and spices. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all veggies are very tender.
4. Using an immersion blender/blender/food processor, puree to desired consistency.
5. Return to pot over med-low heat and stir in cheeses and milk. Stir often until cheese is melted.
6. Serve.

Reviews

[ArmyCal]

Really easy to make with a great taste; added a pound of spicy italian sausage (couldn't just have vegetables!) and cut down on the butter. Delicious.

 

[zeeniemei]

I substituted gruyere for the cheddar and added an additional 2 oz. blue cheese. YUMMY!

 

[tealhorse71]

This is a awesome recipe, we,ve made it twice now. The first time we stuck to the recipe and it was devine, the second time we altered it a little; added some extra cheese and some carrots and it was still the best soup I've ever tasted.

 

[Karina B.]

I have not made something like this before. The flavors are really very good. I used gorgonzola instead of bleu cheese, and added another 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese. I was skeptical as I was cooking it, and also while first tasting it, but it is growing on me! Thanks for taking me out of my comfort zone.

 

[Queen Roachie]

Made this for dinner last night, and I thought it was delicious. I'm the only one in the house who eats cauliflower, so I guess mine is the only opinion that counts. ;-) I made changes based on what I had, as shopping day is today, rather than yesterday. I used dried onion added to the roux, rather than shallots. I also left out the potato and the milk to cut back on carbs, and I really think this soup was great without the added milk. My soup was quite a bit greener than the photo, almost the color of split pea, so I thought I might have messed it up, but it tastes great, and that's what counts. I didn't have American, so I broke up a couple of Baby Bel cheddar mini's along with the Gorgonzola. Buzzed it almost smooth with the immersion blender before adding cheese and it was great. Had a creamy texture even without the cream. Thanks for sharing. This makes a ton, by the way, so I think I'd call it more than 8 servings. I had two bowls for dinner, and barely made a dent.