BROCCOLI-MASCARPONE SOUP

Broccoli-Mascarpone Soup image

Provided by My Food and Family

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Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 cups shallots
1.5 pounds broccoli florets
6 cups chicken broth
1 cups mascarpone cheese
0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 units salt
3 tablespoons chives

Steps:

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add broccoli; sauté 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
Working in batches, transfer soup to blender; puree until smooth. Return to pot. Reserve 1/4 cup mascarpone in small bowl; and cayenne pepper to soup. Season with salt.
Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with reserved mascarpone. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g