Creamy Roasted Broccoli Soup
Savor the velvety goodness of this Creamy Roasted Broccoli Soup. A tantalizing blend of oven-roasted broccoli, flavorful vegetable broth, and luscious cream cheese come together in this delightful dish.
Ingredients
| 5 | chopped broccoli florets and stalks |
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| 1 | onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces |
| 3 | cloves garlic, peeled |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 3 | cups vegetable broth |
| 4 | ounces softened cream cheese |
| 3⁄4 | teaspoon lemon pepper, or more as needed |
| crushed red pepper flakes to taste |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. |
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| 2. | In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, garlic, and olive oil. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. |
| 3. | Roast the vegetables until soft, approximately 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven. Reserve 1/4 cup of broccoli florets for garnish. |
| 4. | In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the remaining roasted vegetables with vegetable broth, softened cream cheese, and lemon pepper in batches. Puree the mixture until smooth. |
| 5. | Transfer the pureed soup into a saucepan over medium-low heat and warm through for about 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with extra lemon pepper to suit your taste. Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with the reserved chopped broccoli and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes. |
Published on Aug 04, 2024 by Luminița