Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Croutons

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees with rack in the center. Halve onion and chop finely. Mince 2 teaspoons of garlic. Cut broccoli in small fine pieces.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pot. (Make sure it has a lid) Add onions and stir until softened and browned, for 4 - 5 minutes. Stir half of chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, for 30 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook stirring constantly for 39 seconds.

Step 3

To the same pot, add vegetable broth, broccoli, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered until broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add cream cheese and cheddar.

Step 4

While soup simmers, tear bread into 1 inch pieces. Toss on a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt & pepper. Bake on center rack of oven rack until browned and crisp, for 7 - 8 minutes. Once toasted, immediately toss with remaining garlic. Pour soup until bowls and top with croutons.