Simple Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Broccoli and cauliflower is a combination that I can’t get enough of.

I love broccoli and I love cauliflower, so it was no stretch to imagine that I would like them together.

The only question was how I would prepare them.

But it was a quit obvious decision, since I love soup as much as I love cauliflower and broccoli.

This is a nice and easy soup that the whole family will enjoy.

And it is ideal for any situation.

Make the soup chunky or smooth, depending on your preference.

You can use either a blender or an immersion stick blender to puree the vegetables with the milk and broth.

Make sure the soup has cooled slightly before doing so to avoid splashing yourself with hot liquid.

Enjoy this soup with some fresh yuca (cassava) bread or a roll.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

INGREDIENTS

(For four)

300 gr broccoli florets

300 gr cauliflower florets

2 dl cream

2 dl milk

250 gr cream cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook the broccoli and cauliflower florets with a little bit of water, only enough to cover them, until they are soft.

2. Pour the water away and add the milk and cream. Cook until it starts boiling.

3. Lower the temperature and add the cream cheese, let the cheese melt and mix with the soup.

4. Add salt and pepper.

5. Either serve the soup as it is, or let it cool slightly to puree the soup and serve.

ENJOY!

Easy Au Gratin Broccoli and Cauliflower

The first time I ate au gratin broccoli and cauliflower was when I was already an adult.

I had an intense hate - hate relationship with broccoli when I grew up.

I did like cauliflower, especially in a soup, actually in one specific soup and nowhere else.

I must admit I was a horribly picky eater, a total nightmare to my mom.

Especially because what my sister ate, I refused to eat and viceversa.

Which is why I am totally cool with my son's pickiness.

I can't really complain after what I put my mom through.

At least he doesn't throw up the food on his plate.

Our children truly are how we pay back for our childhood's sins...

But moving on to the broccoli and cauliflower au gratin.

I was an adult when I finally accepted that broccoli is actually a food.

And I was actually suprised to notice how delicious it is.

So when I was offeced this absolutely amazingly delicious au gratin, I just had to make my own version of it.

Unlike me, my son enjoys eating broccoli and I have been very happy to cook it to him.

And since he is a cheese lover, just like I am, it has been a staple in our house since the first time I cooked it for him.

Sometimes we eat it with a side of rice but usually I eat just the au gratin with meat or chicken.

Or just by itself.

 Au Gratin Broccoli and Cauliflower

Ingredients

5 cups large broccoli florets

4 cups large cauliflower florets

4 oz.  (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg) Cream Cheese

½ cup  milk

½ cup Cream

2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese

3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

1. Mix the cream cheese, milk, cream and salt in a blender until its uniform.

2. Put the broccoli and cauliflower in an oven safe recipient and pour the cream cheese, milk and cream mix on them.

3. Sprinkle cheddar and parmesan cheese on top.

4. Bake in 375 degrees Farenheit until golden brown. (About 30 min)

ENJOY!