Creamy Broccolini Soup
Polenta Croutons
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (32-oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb broccolini, coarsely chopped
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring. Whisk in flour; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden, stirring.
- Reduce heat. Gradually whisk in milk and broth; bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccolini, thyme, pepper, and salt; simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat. Stir in cheese until just combined. Serve soup topped with Polenta Croutons and, if desired, more cheese.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (18-oz) tube polenta, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together polenta, oil, cheese, seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
- Bake 40 minutes or until golden and crisp, stirring once halfway through cooking. Sprinkle over soup.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
268
|
120
|
388
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Protein (g) | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| Carb (g) | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 576 | 347 | 923 |
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