Description
A delightful and nutritious Italian Broccoli Soup packed with wholesome ingredients, making it perfect for chilly evenings or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add broccoli florets and Italian seasoning, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in small pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For a creamier soup, blend a portion after cooking. Cook the pasta separately if storing leftovers to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: soup, broccoli, Italian, vegetarian, healthy, comforting meal