Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons for the croutons
- 1/4 cup Onion minced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 tsp All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 4 cups Broccoli stem removed and florets chopped small
- 1/4 cup Scallions chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1.5 cups Sourdough bread diced
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter and oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until golden brown. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the broth and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes until the flavor builds. Stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven broiler on low. Mix the bread, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Lay out on a foil-lined baking sheet and place under the broiler until toasted golden brown, mixing the croutons around every couple minutes so all sides get toasted. Then set aside.
- Stir the milk and cheese into the soup until it melts completely. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
- Garnish with croutons and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 2mg
Broccoli Soup w/ Garlic Croutons
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons for the croutons
- 1/4 cup Onion minced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 tsp All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 4 cups Broccoli stem removed and florets chopped small
- 1/4 cup Scallions chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1.5 cups Sourdough bread diced
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter and oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until golden brown. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the broth and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes until the flavor builds. Stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven broiler on low. Mix the bread, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Lay out on a foil-lined baking sheet and place under the broiler until toasted golden brown, mixing the croutons around every couple minutes so all sides get toasted. Then set aside.
- Stir the milk and cheese into the soup until it melts completely. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
- Garnish with croutons and shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1098mgPotassium: 602mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 984IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 266mgIron: 2mg
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