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Warming Italian Broccoli Soup Recipe

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Warming Italian Broccoli Soup combines tender broccoli with garlic, orzo pasta, and parmesan in light flavorful broth. Traditional no-cream recipe perfect for cold nights featuring rustic texture and classic Italian seasonings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs broccoli florets and stems (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • ¾ cup orzo or ditalini pasta
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  • 1. Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 4-5 minutes until softened. Add smashed garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • 2. Add chopped broccoli, broth, water, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 25-30 minutes until broccoli very tender.
  • 3. Use potato masher or immersion blender to partially mash broccoli, leaving some chunks for texture. Stir in pasta and simmer uncovered 10-12 minutes until al dente.
  • 4. Stir in nutmeg if using. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot topped with grated parmesan, fresh parsley, and drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • Partially mash broccoli for authentic Italian texture don’t puree smooth.
  • Orzo or ditalini perfect small pasta shapes; don’t use long noodles.
  • Fresh garlic cloves smashed whole infuse maximum flavor.
  • Make ahead friendly; flavors deepen overnight. Thin with broth when reheating.
  • Vegetable broth keeps recipe vegetarian; chicken broth richer flavor.

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Keywords: italian broccoli soup, broccoli orzo soup, no cream broccoli soup

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