Clean Eating Broccoli Soup

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. Place broccoli and cauliflower in a large pot and add 1-2 inches of water.
2. Bring to a boil and steam broccoli and cauliflower about 3 minutes until tender and bright green.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Return pot to the stove and heat olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add onions and cook 3-5 minutes until soft.
6. Add garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes until fragrant.
7. Add beans, broth, and basil.
8. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
9. Stir in broccoli and cauliflower, reserving some pieces to add back into soup.
10. Use a blender (or food processor or immersion blender) to puree soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in reserved broccoli and cauliflower.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. Place broccoli and cauliflower in a large pot and add 1-2 inches of water.
2. Bring to a boil and steam broccoli and cauliflower about 3 minutes until tender and bright green.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Return pot to the stove and heat olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add onions and cook 3-5 minutes until soft.
6. Add garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes until fragrant.
7. Add beans, broth, and basil.
8. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
9. Stir in broccoli and cauliflower, reserving some pieces to add back into soup.
10. Use a blender (or food processor or immersion blender) to puree soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in reserved broccoli and cauliflower.
11. Allow soup to cool.
12. Divide among freezer bags, label, and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Reheat soup in microwave for 1-2 minutes.