BROCCOLI-MASCARPONE SOUP

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From Bon Appetit, Dec. 2006 under "All the Trimmings" from Betty Rosbottom. This soup looks terrific in the photo. You can make this a day ahead of serving. Just cover and chill. Heat soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally; do not boil. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with reserved mascarpone. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups shallots, sliced, about 6 large
1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
12 ounces mascarpone cheese, 1 1/2 cups, divided (Italian cream cheese)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
  • Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes.
  • Add broccoli; sauté 1 minutes.
  • Add broth; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; 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 a small bowl; cover and chill.
  • Whisk 1 1/4 cups mascarpone and cayenne pepper to soup.
  • Season with salt. (Up to here can be done 1 day ahead-see note in description).
  • Garnish with reserved mascarpone.
  • Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 80.7, Carbohydrate 11.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 6.9

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