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garlic broccoli extra-virgin olive oil unsalted butter salt freshly ground pepper cream cheese low-sodium croutons
Viewed: 1 - Published at: 7 years agoIngredients
- 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 pounds broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets, stems reserved for another use
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Croutons, for serving
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Wrap the garlic in a foil packet and roast for 50 minutes, until softened. Meanwhile, in a small roasting pan, toss the broccoli with the olive oil and butter and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender.
- Squeeze the garlic cloves from their skins into a blender. Add the roasted broccoli, cream cheese and broth and puree until smooth. Transfer the soup to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper and serve with croutons.
