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Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup

Creamy Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup for a Cozy Family Meal

This Garlic Italian Broccoli Soup offers creamy comfort in a quick, nutritious dish, perfect for family dinners on chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 cups Broccoli, fresh stems and florets
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock Substitute with vegetable stock for a vegetarian option.
  • 2 cups Water Adjust for desired thickness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, smashed Use fresh for deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (optional) Can be omitted.
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup Orzo or Ditalini Pasta Cook separately.
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle before serving.

Equipment

  • large soup pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Soup Preparation
  1. In a large pot, combine broccoli, chicken stock, water, smashed garlic, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Mash the broccoli to desired texture, leaving some chunks.
  4. Stir in the cooked pasta and cook uncovered for another 15 minutes.
  5. Add ground nutmeg if using, and adjust seasoning.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and extra pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added color and flavor, garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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