Ingredients: 

5 cups chopped broccoli florets and stalks

1 onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces

3 cloves garlic, peeled

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups vegetable broth

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

¾ teaspoon lemon pepper, or more as needed

crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Steps to Make It: 

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Place broccoli, onion, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat evenly. Place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 3: Roast vegetables until soft, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Chop 1/4 cup of broccoli florets; set aside for garnish.

Step 4:Combine remaining vegetables with vegetable broth, cream cheese, and lemon pepper in a high-powered blender or food processor in batches. Puree soup until smooth.

Step 5: Pour soup into a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with additional lemon pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved chopped broccoli and crushed red pepper.

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