Broccoli Feta Soup Recipe
A creamy and comforting Broccoli Feta Soup combining tender broccoli and potatoes with tangy feta cheese and small pasta, perfect for a hearty meal that’s both flavorful and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 lb (225 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb (450 g) broccoli, cut into florets
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable stock (or water)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
- 100 g ditalini (or another small pasta)
- 5 oz (150 g) feta cheese, crumbled plus extra to serve
Garnish
- A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Garlic and Chili: Stir in the diced garlic and red chili flakes, cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors.
- Simmer Vegetables: Add the cubed potatoes, broccoli florets, vegetable stock, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Blend Soup: Turn off the heat and use a hand blender to partially blend the soup, ensuring some broccoli and potato pieces remain for texture.
- Cook Pasta: Return the pot to a simmer and add the ditalini pasta. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Finish with Feta and Parsley: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, allowing the cheese to meld into the hot soup.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve the soup hot, topped with extra crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of red chili flakes for added heat if desired.
Notes
- Use low-sodium vegetable stock to control salt levels in the soup.
- For a smoother soup, blend more thoroughly; for chunkier texture, pulse less.
- You can substitute ditalini with other small pasta shapes like orzo or small shells.
- Adjust red chili flakes to taste or omit for a milder soup.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness, but you can substitute with fresh dill or basil if preferred.
Keywords: broccoli soup, feta cheese soup, vegetable soup, creamy broccoli soup, ditalini pasta soup, healthy soup recipe, vegetarian soup
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