Broccoli-Mascarpone Soup - Brennans Market

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 cups (about 6 large) sliced shallots
• 1/2 pound broccoli florets cut into 1 inch pieces
• 6 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) mascarpone cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
• 3 Tablespoons fresh chives