Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup (Print)
A creamy, cheesy vegetarian soup with broccoli, cauliflower and carrots that's ready in 25 minutes and can be made on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 Tablespoon unsalted butter
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1½ cups yellow onion, diced (1 small onion)
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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Salt, to taste
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3 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2½ cups vegetable stock (2 cups if using Instant Pot)
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2 cups half-and-half, room temperature
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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⅛ tsp white pepper
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2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
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2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
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1 large carrot, shredded
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8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups once shredded)
# Directions:
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In a dutch oven or stockpot, melt butter over medium heat and add diced onion. Sautee for a minute, then add garlic with a pinch of salt; continue sauteing for 2 minutes.
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Whisk in flour, continuing to whisk for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour down. Whisk in vegetable stock, incorporating with the flour mixture. Add half-and-half, salt, and pepper (to taste), and white pepper. Then add broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot. Simmer - do not boil - for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are just tender enough to be pierced with a fork.
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Remove from heat, and stir in shredded cheese in batches. Adjust salt and pepper as your taste desires, and serve!
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Using the sautee function of your Instant Pot, melt butter and add diced onion. Sautee for a minute, and add garlic with a pinch of salt. Whisk in flour, continuing to whisk for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour down. Add white and black pepper, and an additional pinch of salt. Whisk in 2 cups vegetable stock, incorporating with the flour mixture. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot.
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Put the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure it is sealed. Set to high pressure for zero minutes. Once it's come to pressure, carefully quick release the pressure.
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While the Instant Pot is working its magic, warm the half-and-half in a small saucepan on the stove.
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Once you've released the pressure after cooking, stir in half-and-half. Add shredded cheese in batches, stirring to melt in between each addition. Adjust salt level according to taste.
# Notes:
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Shred your own cheese to avoid anti-caking agents that can make it gritty
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days
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Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed