Simple Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Croutons

1. 1

   Top each toast slice with Cheddar cheese.

2. 2

   Melt cheese with a kitchen torch until bubbling and golden, 30 seconds.

3. 3

   (footnote: broiler)

4. 4

   Melt butter in a pot over high heat.

5. 5

   Cook and stir garlic in hot butter until fragrant and sizzling, about 15 seconds.

6. 6

   Add stock to pot and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Stir broccoli into stock, pushing broccoli down into liquid; return to a boil and cook until broccoli is tender, 7 to 8 minutes.

8. 8

   Puree broccoli mixture using an immersion blender until soup is smooth.

9. 9

   Stir cream, cayenne pepper, and salt into soup; puree with immersion blender again until smooth, about 30 seconds.

10. 10

    Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheese toast.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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