Best Broccoli And Lemon Orzo Soup Recipes

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BROCCOLI AND ORZO SOUP



Broccoli and Orzo Soup image

Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     easy, pastas, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 cup orzo
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red pepper, julienned
Pinch of dried red-pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup Italian parsley, minced
2 small slices orange rind, chopped
3 cups of broccoli stems, peeled and diced
3 cups of broccoli florettes, chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to boil. Add orzo.
  • Put olive oil in a small skillet on high heat, add red pepper and then dried red-pepper flakes. Cook until red pepper starts to brown, then add garlic, parsley and orange rind. Cook for one minute, then remove from heat.
  • When orzo has cooked for 15 minutes, add broccoli stems. After five minutes, add florettes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for a minute or two, until florettes are tender, and remove from heat.
  • Serve soup in bowls, with a spoonful of the red-pepper mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1325 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR ORZOTTO



Broccoli Cheddar Orzotto image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 yellow onion, diced fine
1 garlic clove, grated
2 cups uncooked orzo
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, warmed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into small pieces (can use frozen)
One 4-ounce jar pimientos
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
1 cup processed cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the orzo and stir until thoroughly mixed with the onion and garlic and coated in the butter, a minute or so. Add a third of the broth and stir gently, then bring to the boil. Add the dry mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook until the liquid has been absorbed by the orzo, 3 to 4 minutes, then add another third of the broth. Cook, stirring, until this, too, has been absorbed, another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli followed by the remaining broth and the pimientos, then bring to the boil. Cook until the broccoli and orzo are almost cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cheeses, stirring, and cook until completely melted and smooth and the broccoli and orzo are cooked through, another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with the fresh parsley.

BROCCOLI AND LEMON ORZO SOUP RECIPE



Broccoli and Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe image

Provided by Batgirl

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
8 cups good vegetable broth
1 lb of broccoli, cut into bite­size pieces
3 ⁄4 cup orzo
the zest of one lemon
the juice of half a lemon
2 tbsp dill, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot over medium­high heat, cook onions in olive oil until starting to caramelize, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. 2. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender and orzo is cooked through. Add zest, juice, and dill. Serve immediately.

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