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a creamy broccoli soup topped with golden garlic croutons and fresh herbs in a deep bowl, in a wide horizontal shot, a few croutons scattered on the table, on a rustic wood surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Broccoli Soup with Garlic Croutons

Creamy broccoli soup topped with buttery homemade garlic croutons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups bread cubes
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced

Method
 

  1. Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons melted butter and half the garlic, then bake at 375 for 12 minutes until crisp.
  2. Meanwhile, soften the onion and remaining garlic in the rest of the butter.
  3. Add the broccoli and broth and simmer 15 minutes until tender.
  4. Blend until smooth, then stir in the cream.
  5. Ladle into bowls and top generously with the garlic croutons.

Notes

Make extra croutons because they always disappear before serving.