Description
This Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup is a comforting dish brimming with fresh vegetables and rich flavors. It is perfect for easy weeknight dinners and offers a cozy, hearty meal anyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb broccoli stems and florets divided
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock or water optional
- 2 cups water
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional
- 3/4 cup orzo or ditalini
- parmesan cheese finely grated
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the broccoli stems and florets together with chicken stock, water, garlic cloves, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the pot, and gently simmer the mixture for 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Mash the broccoli in the pot using a potato masher or pulse briefly with an immersion blender, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the orzo or ditalini pasta and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid sticking as the pasta absorbs the broth.
- Mix in the ground nutmeg if using, adjust salt and pepper as necessary, then ladle the soup into bowls and finish with grated parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and more black pepper if wanted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600 kcal