Broccoli-Mascarpone Soup

Name: Broccoli-Mascarpone Soup
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1½ cups shallots; 1½ pounds broccoli florets; 6 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1½ cups mascarpone cheese; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh chives

A creamy and elegant soup combining tender broccoli florets with rich mascarpone cheese and aromatic shallots. This luxurious soup is finished with a touch of cayenne for warmth and fresh chives for brightness.

6 servings

30 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 tablespoons olive oil
•1½ cups shallots
•1½ pounds broccoli florets
•6 cups low-salt chicken broth
•1½ cups mascarpone cheese
•¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
•3 tablespoons fresh chives

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add broccoli; sauté 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
15 min
2.
Working in batches, transfer soup to blender; puree until smooth. Return to pot. Reserve 1/4 cup mascarpone in small bowl; cover and chill. Whisk 1 1/4 cups mascarpone and cayenne pepper into soup. Season with salt. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Heat soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally; do not boil.
10 min
3.
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with reserved mascarpone. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.
5 min