Homemade Italian Broccoli Soup: A Cozy Comfort Food
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Homemade Italian Broccoli Soup is a cozy and nourishing meal. This one-pot recipe offers comfort and bold flavor with minimal ingredients.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 heads broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano or basil)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Wash and chop broccoli into small florets. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add broccoli florets and cook for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in orzo and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Stir well to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add lemon juice if using.
- Serve hot with extra cheese and black pepper on top if desired.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
- It’s versatile for easy dinners or healthy lunch ideas.
- Meal prep this soup for quick access to comfort food.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg