Bangkok Broccoli Bisque Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 2 cans (14.5 ounce size) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 ounce size) unsweetened coconut milk
• 3 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• minced red bell pepper, for garnish

Directions
Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion, garlic, and broccoli; saute 3 minutes. Add half of the broth. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and cover. Cook 5 minutes more or till the florets are very tender. Place the soup in a blender container along with the coconut milk, cream cheese, cilantro and pepper. Blend till smooth. Return to the pot. Add the remaining broth. Heat through. Garnish each serving with bell pepper.