Description
A creamy and delicious Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Soup that combines tender orzo pasta, fresh broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup (136 g) orzo, uncooked
- 2 heads fresh broccoli, stems removed, cut into small florets (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Once the oil is shimmering and the butter is melted, add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the cubed potato and cook another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
- Pour in chicken stock and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and partially cover. Simmer 10 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
- Carefully use an immersion blender to blend the soup until creamy.
- Return the soup to a gentle simmer. Add orzo and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the broccoli and the heavy cream. Continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the broccoli is bright green.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock for a vegetarian version.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg