Roasted Broccoli Soup

This roasted broccoli soup is a simple blend of roasted broccoli, vegetable broth, and cream cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 5 cups chopped broccoli florets and stalks
• 0.75 teaspoon lemon pepper, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place broccoli, onion, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat evenly. Place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 3

Roast vegetables until soft, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Chop 1/4 cup of broccoli florets; set aside for garnish.

Step 4

Combine remaining vegetables with vegetable broth, cream cheese, and lemon pepper in a high-powered blender or food processor in batches. Puree soup until smooth.

Step 5

Pour soup into a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with additional lemon pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved chopped broccoli and crushed red pepper.