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Broccoli Cauliflower Avocado Soup

Pureed soup recipe with broccoli, cauliflower, sour cream, smoked paprika.

There is so much to love about a great big batch of homemade soup. Over here puréed veggie soups are a big hit. They are simple to prepare and you really can’t mess them up. Sometimes I roast the vegetables first other times I boil them until softened in a pot of broth. If you are not a huge fan of broccoli or cauliflower, I bet this soup will convert you to love them. A delicious creamy purée is formed when you combine the two together and add a whole avocado.

Fresh, organic broccoli and cauliflower tied with a ribbon

The nice thing about making a large pot of soup  is that you can enjoy it for many meals. You can adjust the portion size to how hungry you are and you can toss in some shredded chicken, cheese, bacon crumbles, or chunks of tofu, etc. to make a more substantial meal.

Big pot of homemade vegetable soup in blue pot.

Sometimes I top my bowl of veggie soup with a huge hunk of fish as I do in my recipe for Cauliflower Mushroom Leek Soup with Butter Fish.

Delicious homemade broccoli cauliflower avocado soup

You can top your bowl of soup with sliced Parmigiano-Reggiano, crumbled blue cheese, feta, goat cheese. How about a dollop of sour cream, thick greek yogurt or even a splash of heavy cream? The choices are yours and you really can’t go wrong.

Healthy homemade broccoli cauliflower soup for the home chef.

Aren’t these purple wild flowers sweet? I picked them on my favorite hilly walk in Laguna Beach.

Pretty lavender wild flowers in vintage glass jar.

I love avocados, but up until this point I had only used them in guacamole, salsas and salads. Putting them in this soup gives a nice creamy texture and makes this soup a bit more filling. Avocados are bursting with nutrients and healthy fats.

Healthy homemade broccoli cauliflower soup for the home chef

What are your favorite vegetables to make soup with? Do you prefer puréed soups or more chunky types?

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This recipe is included in SoupaPalooza at TidyMom and Dine and Dish sponsored by KitchenAidRed Star Yeast and Le Creuset

~ Marla Meridith

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65 thoughts on “Broccoli Cauliflower Avocado Soup

  1. Mmmmmm, this looks so lovely and satisfying! I’m green with
    envy about a hilly walk in Laguna Beach. Those flowers are divine!
    Your photos are beautiful too!

    1. Heather: The avocado is a fun addition to this soup. I had never done a soup puree with it before & was so pleased with the results. Makes it a little more filling too with all the great health benefits & fats in the avocado.

  2. Marla the pictures are beautiful!

    I posted a Wish List post today…1st thing on it…your camera lens 🙂 I think I am gonna buy it soon!

    Soups..I like mine chunky and with texture usually. I would actually eat your soup with thick chips or crackers as like a dip too. I bet you could stir in sour cream or cream cheese and make a great dip out of it too.

    The purple flowers…I want to come on your laguna walk with you!

    1. Averie: Any time at all!! I would love for you to join my on my Laguna walks. I did actually use this soup as a “salsa” topping over my salmon the other night & it was awesome. I love the way you think with the cream cheese mixed in and crackers for dipping. Another post perhaps?? xo

  3. Marla, thank you for the link to my Roasted Tomato Soup. It
    is definitely a favorite in our house. You photos are gorgeous and
    this soup looks phenomenal! I have not added an avocado to my soup
    before (although we love them), so I look forward to trying this
    recipe.

    1. Gwen: Your gorgeous roasted tomato soup is a must try. Love the look of all those tomatoes & onions on the sheet pan waiting to get all caramelized in the oven. Roasting is king for flavor in my book 😉

  4. Love this… and love the idea of adding avocado!! I’ve made a chilled avocado soup and added it to tortilla soup but have never done a hot, pureed soup with it – definitely going to have to give this a try!!

  5. I’ve become a big soup lover lately so this is totally hitting the spot for me…especially since I’ve been craving avocados (maybe my body telling me I need more healthy fats in my life?). I’ve made pureed summer squash soup with curry before, as well as a roasted tomato soup with sriracha and blue cheese – both delicious!

    1. Joanne: Now were talkin’! Love both of the soup recipes you mentioned. If they are on your blog feel free to leave the links here so we can all try them. Roasted tomato soup with Sriracha and blue cheese sounds amazing! xo

  6. What a knock-out combination of healthy and tasty
    ingredients! I’m still definitely on a soup kick, so I’m happy to
    have a totally unique recipe again. Gotta get some avocados
    now…

  7. We’re always up for main course soups at my house, and this
    lovely one is going straight into our rotation, starting tonight.
    I’ve got broccoli in my garden now and my generous neighbor has an
    avocado tree bearing fruit now also. Can’t wait to taste!

  8. I love the idea of adding avocado to this soup! I can just imagine the silkiness that it gave. Your topping suggestions sound great, Marla! For some reason, I always find myself reaching for just a little something, whether it’s a sprinkle of fresh herbs or spices or a dollop of Greek yogurt to top soup!

  9. I am a soup fiend and this one will be made. It doesn’t
    look so lovely (without your bewitching charm and garnishes) but it
    sounds as though it would taste like a corner of heaven. I will
    have to garnish like you to get hubby interested! 🙂
    Valerie

  10. Marla, I recently began tracking my eating and fitness on a site called myfitnesspal.com. I hope you don’t mind–I added this recipe!! It looked so healthy and I am ready to make it. In order to calculate the nutritional value, I had to input all the ingredients and then I couldn’t help sharing!! (meanwhile, I can’t even figure out how to find recipes on there so maybe I didn’t share) I am really looking forward to making it this weekend 🙂
    Thanks!

    1. Sandi: That is awesome, thanks for sharing my recipe. So glad to hear you are working on a food journal. It is great to track what we eat to maximize fitness results. No sense in working out extra hard when we simply need to eat correct portions of healthy ingredients. I need to check out that web page, thanks for sharing! Enjoy your soup.

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  12. This looks great! This is my first time on your blog, and I followed a link from your guest post at Oh She Glows. When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to come check it out!

  13. Hi Marla, I just found this recipe and look forward to trying it. One question though, would you recommend freezing this soup? I’m new to the canning/freezing pursuits and would like some advice. Thanks.

    1. Hi Patt, welcome! I have never tried canning so I cannot give you advice on that. You can freeze soup in airtight freezer containers, leave some room for expansion. Enjoy!

  14. Just made this today! It is great, made half a batch. Added tofu at the end into Vita Mix blender. Do not blend long, or your left with baby food, but still great.. Thanks

  15. Hi Marla!

    I found you blog through Oh She Glows! Love the vibe you give off!! I tried this recipe last night and LOVED it!! Simple and delicious!! What more could you ask for 🙂 Cant wait to try more vegan recipes from you!!

    Thanks

    Sarah

  16. I just made this soup. I picked it because it looked easy and healthy. I added a dollop of non fat Greek yogurt, and lots of ground black pepper. Wonderful! I’ll definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing, and any more like this would be welcome.

  17. I am on a grain-free diet, and so I made this tonight. It was so good! It reminded me of cheesy broccoli soup.

  18. Our softening avocados never knew what hit them! This recipe is perfect! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!