Simple Creamy Broccoli Feta Soup
Eat your greens with this creamy broccoli and feta soup that combines tender broccoli florets, savory feta cheese, and delicate orzo pasta for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth *
- 2 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- 0.75 cup orzo pasta **
- 3.5 oz feta cheese *
- chili pepper flakes to taste
- olive oil for garnish
- lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse and slice your broccoli into florets and dice the stems too.
- In a medium stock pot, combine broccoli florets, minced garlic, chicken broth, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to gently mash the broccoli about 6 times, leaving some large and small pieces for texture. Add the orzo pasta and cook uncovered, stirring constantly, for 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Remove the pot from heat. Crumble in the feta cheese and mix well. Serve the soup in bowls, drizzling with olive oil, squeezing fresh lemon juice on top, and adding chili pepper flakes to taste.
Notes
This soup is perfect for chilly evenings and can be customized with additional herbs like oregano or basil for more flavor.