Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Soup With Sausage

Name: Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Soup With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 8 ounces smoked beef sausage or 8 ounces kielbasa, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed; 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, sliced; 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups bite size broccoli florets; 3 cups bite size cauliflower florets; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated; crushed caraway seed

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
8 ounces smoked beef sausage or 8 ounces kielbasa, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise
2 medium onions, chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, sliced
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3 cups bite size broccoli florets
3 cups bite size cauliflower florets
1/2 cup whipping cream
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
crushed caraway seed

1
Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add sausage and saute until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
3
Using slotted spoon, remove sausage from pan.
4
Add onions and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds.
5
Sprinkle with pepper.
6
Reduce heat to medium low and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Mix in potatoes.
8
Add broth and bay leaf.
9
Simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally and breaking up potatoes with spoon, about 25 minutes.
10
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate sausage and soup separately. Bring soup to simmer over medium heat before continuing). Add broccoli and cauliflower to soup and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes.
11
Stir in cream and sausage, simmer until heated through.
12
Add cheese and mix until melted.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Discard bay leaf.
15
Sprinkle with caraway seeds and serve.

979

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 8 ounces smoked beef sausage or 8 ounces kielbasa, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise, 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed, and more.

Yes, Broccoli And Cauliflower Cheese Soup With Sausage falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!