"In a matter of minutes and using just one pot, this rich broccoli soup comes together with just a few staple pantry ingredients. Lightly fragranced with a combination of cayenne, thyme and a duo of cheeses, this is sure to become your next back-pocket soup recipe."
Ingredients
tablespoons unsalted butter
1large onion, coarsely chopped (white or sweet)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2teaspoon cayenne
1lb coarsely chopped broccoli floret, with 2-inches stem
4sprigs fresh thyme, plus leaves from 4 sprigs, for serving
3cups low sodium chicken broth
1⁄3cup heavy cream
3ounces coarsely grated Fontina cheese (1/2 cup packed)
4ounces coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese (1 cup packed, more for serving)
extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
Direction
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add onion and season generously with salt and pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and beginning to turn golden on the edges, about 7 minutes.
Add cayenne and toast until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Add broccoli, thyme, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until broccoli is just tender, about 7 minutes.
Add cream. Using an immersion blender, blend mixture until smooth.
On low heat, add fontina and cheddar and cook until melted.
Season with salt and pepper, divide among serving bowls, and top with fresh thyme and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve.