Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Soup
This broccoli cheddar orzo soup is a fun twist on the classic! Broccoli cheese soup is cooked with tender orzo making it ridiculously satisfying and so delicious. It's like a giant hug in a bowl!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- kosher salt and pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 to 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup dry uncooked orzo
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- buttery garlic toasts, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour. Cook, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes, until the flour is fragrant. Slowly stream in the milk while stirring, then stream in the stock. Bring the mixture to a boil..
- Reduce it to a simmer and add the broccoli, carrots and the orzo. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Slowly stir in the cheese 1 handful at a time until it melts completely. Repeat with remaining cheese.
- Taste and season more as needed. Serve immediately with extra cheese on top!
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