Zuppa di broccoli arrostiti e cheddar

Ingredienti

• 1 lbbroccoliAmount1 lbIngredientbroccoli, cut into small florets, cut into small florets
• 4 tbspolive oilAmount4 tbspIngredientolive oil, divided, divided
• 1/2 tspgarlic powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientgarlic powder
• 1/2 tspsaltAmount1/2 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/2 tsppepper
• 1/4 tsponion powderAmount1/4 tspIngredientonion powder
• 2 tbspfreshly grated parmesan cheeseAmount2 tbspIngredientfreshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1medium yellow onionAmount1Ingredientmedium yellow onion, diced, diced
• 2garlicAmount2Ingredientgarlic cloves, minced cloves, minced
• 3 cupreduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable brothAmount3 cupIngredientreduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 cupcup half & halfAmount1 cupIngredientcup half & half
• 8 ozfreshly grated sharp cheddar cheeseAmount8 ozIngredientfreshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 375° F. Toss the broccoli and onion with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientgarlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Place the broccoli into the air fryer basket and roast for 10 minutes. Tossing halfway through. Reserve ½ cup of broccoli when finished.

2. 2

   Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Add the broccoliAmount1 lbIngredientbroccoli, cut into small florets and onions to the broth and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Use an immersion blender to break down the broccoli until the soup is at a sm...: Use an immersion blender to break down the broccoli until the soup is at a smooth consistency. Stir in the half & halfAmount1 cupIngredientcup half & half and the cheese, cooking for 5 minutes more, stirring continuously, until the cheese is fully melted. Serve each bowl with the reserved broccoli on top. Note: If you do not have an immersion blender, you can use a stand blender or food processor to puree the soup, then return to the pot and reheat before adding the half-and-half and cheese.