Pesto Broccoli Orzo Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season and roast a whole head of garlic and some broccoli to bring out more of their natural sweetness and complex flavors.
  2. 2Season and roast a whole head of garlic and some broccoli to bring out more of their natural sweetness and complex flavors.
  3. 3Season and roast a whole head of garlic and some broccoli to bring out more of their natural sweetness and complex flavors.
  4. 4Add the roasted garlic and broccoli to a pot with some sauteed shallots and extra seasoning.
  5. 5Add the roasted garlic and broccoli to a pot with some sauteed shallots and extra seasoning.
  6. 6Add the roasted garlic and broccoli to a pot with some sauteed shallots and extra seasoning.
  7. 7Pour in your broth and bring to a low boil.
  8. 8Pour in your broth and bring to a low boil.
  9. 9Pour in your broth and bring to a low boil.
  10. 10Stir in your orzo.
  11. 11Stir in your orzo.
  12. 12Stir in your orzo.
  13. 13When the orzo is close to being al dente, stir in some lemon and pesto.
  14. 14When the orzo is close to being al dente, stir in some lemon and pesto.
  15. 15When the orzo is close to being al dente, stir in some lemon and pesto.
  16. 16Serve the soup as you like, for example, with leftover dried broccoli and marinated tofu for “feta”-like vibes.
  17. 17Serve the soup as you like, for example, with leftover dried broccoli and marinated tofu for “feta”-like vibes.
  18. 18Serve the soup as you like, for example, with leftover dried broccoli and marinated tofu for “feta”-like vibes.

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb broccoli crowns (about 3 small heads of broccoli)
  • 1 lb broccoli crowns (about 3 small heads of broccoli)
  • 1 lb broccoli crowns (about 3 small heads of broccoli)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 0.5 tsp fennel seeds
  • 0.5 tsp fennel seeds
  • 0.5 tsp fennel seeds
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups warm good quality vegetable broth
  • 4 cups warm good quality vegetable broth
  • 4 cups warm good quality vegetable broth
  • 2 cups warm water (or more vegetable broth)
  • 2 cups warm water (or more vegetable broth)
  • 2 cups warm water (or more vegetable broth)
  • 0.75 cup dry orzo
  • 0.75 cup dry orzo
  • 0.75 cup dry orzo
  • 1 Zest and juice of lemon
  • 1 Zest and juice of lemon
  • 1 Zest and juice of lemon
  • 1 tbsp pesto, I used a homemade dairy-free version
  • 1 tbsp pesto, I used a homemade dairy-free version
  • 1 tbsp pesto, I used a homemade dairy-free version
  • 2 tbsp pesto, I used a homemade dairy-free version
  • 2 tbsp pesto, I used a homemade dairy-free version
  • 2 tbsp pesto, I used a homemade dairy-free version
  • Fresh dill, for garnish
  • Fresh dill, for garnish
  • Fresh dill, for garnish
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Homemade or store bought plant-based “feta” For topping
  • Homemade or store bought plant-based “feta” For topping
  • Homemade or store bought plant-based “feta” For topping
  • marinated tofu
  • marinated tofu
  • marinated tofu

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • Seasoning and roasting garlic and broccoli brings out more natural sweetness and complex flavors.
  • Changing the cooking method can extract more flavor from simple ingredients.