Healthy Recipes Healthy Soup Recipes Creamy Cauliflower & Zucchini Soup Be the first to rate & review! This cauliflower and zucchini soup gets its silky texture from blending mellow-flavored cauliflower and zucchini together. Just a touch of milk and cream combine with sharp Cheddar cheese to add additional creaminess and savory flavors to this warming vegetarian soup. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Instagram Website Laura Kanya is a freelance recipe developer and tester based in Vermont. She has been active in the food industry for more than two decades in a variety of roles, including pastry chef, chef instructor, executive chef and director of operations in restaurants, resorts, catering, retail operations and food production companies. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 27, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Instagram Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen Active Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Pregnancy Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chopped leek 1 cup chopped yellow onion 3 cups chopped zucchini 8 cups chopped cauliflower 3 ½ cups lower-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup reduced-fat milk 2 large cloves garlic ¾ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese ½ cup half-and-half 5 cup crispy fried shallots (see Tip) ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Directions Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leek and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add cauliflower, broth, milk, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and nutmeg; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Working in 2 batches, transfer the mixture to a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Pour into a large bowl. Add Cheddar; stir until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in half-and-half. Divide the soup among 6 bowls. Top with fried shallots, parsley and chives. To make ahead Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Tip Like crispy fried onions, fried shallots are a sweet and crunchy addition to soups and salads. You can find them at Asian food markets or online. If you can't find crispy fried shallots, use crispy fried onions in their place. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 275 Calories 17g Fat 20g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/3 cups Calories 275 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 10g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 39mg 13% Vitamin A 1605IU 32% Vitamin C 69mg 77% Vitamin D 24IU 6% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 108mcg 27% Vitamin K 77mcg 64% Sodium 475mg 21% Calcium 269mg 21% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 51mg 12% Potassium 673mg 14% Zinc 2mg 18% Vitamin B12 1mcg 42% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved