Broccoli Feta Soup
In line with my Tomato Feta Soup, I wanted to create a green version. This soup is calling your name if you have a few broccoli crowns chilling in your fridge. SO incredibly simple to make and very few ingredients. The broccoli-feta combination is the greatest of partnerships. This soup is super creamy even without the feta cheese.
Ingredients:
Get your tiny square post it pad out, because this is a short list of ingredients. And if you’re not a fan of orzo (or don’t have any) you can use rice or any other small size pasta. In addition, if you’re not down with feta cheese, you can just leave it out or add some freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese on top.
For the broccoli, you are not just using the florets. Use the stems too. Just trim the edge gross part off and chop up the stems. Very important to this recipe is to not overly mash your broccoli after it has cooked. You want to gently mash but sustain the texture of the broccoli at the same time; small chunks and large chunks are what’s desirable. I smashed 6 times and it was perfect.
When plating your soup, you MUST drizzle some olive oil on the top – in my household you drizzled olive oil on everything. Also a necessity is to top with chili pepper flakes. It adds that extra little kick that perfects the soup. Please please please serve this with crusty fresh bread. It is a match made in heaven. Another recommended option is squeezing some lemon juice on top. If you love this recipe, you will love my Chicken Broccoli Parmesan Soup!
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Broccoli Feta Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth*
- 2 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta**
- 3.5 oz feta cheese*
- chili pepper flakes, to taste
- Garnish: drizzle of olive oil + lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse and slice your broccoli into florets and dice the stems too.
- To a medium stock pot, add all of the broccoli pieces, garlic, broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover your pot and cook for 30 minutes.
- Using a potato masher, gently smash the broccoli about 6 times. Leave large and small pieces in the soup for texture. Add in the orzo and cook uncovered, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, for 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Stay on top of the pot, the pasta will stick if left unattended.
- Remove the pot from the burner and crumble in your feta. Mix it in. Serve in your bowls, drizzle with a little olive oil, squeeze on some lemon juice and top with chili pepper flakes to taste.
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Do you really cook broccoli as 30 + 15 minutes! I think 5 is enough.
Trust me, this recipe is perfection as is.
I added chicken… omg mind blowing good!
Thank you for sharing easy and tasty recipes 🙂 !
Hi Alicia! Thank you for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed !!
Hey! Do you think this could be done in a crockpot?
Found this recipe on Instagram reels when I was sick with a chest cold. I was skeptical when putting the ingredients together that it would be flavorful – but the garlic and feta really make it shine! Made it with 3/4 cup of rice instead of orzo and it came out perfectly. I read the comments below and also added lemon zest which was a great addition. My husband (who always complains when I try and feed him soup) scraped the bottom of his bowl and got up for seconds. I must say, this is one of the easiest and fastest soups to put together and with such minimal ingredients, this is going to be a staple in my house from now on.
Hi Nancy, I really hope you’re feeling better from your cold! I’m also very glad you found the recipe and you and your hubbie enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to comment and rate!
Glad I found this, I don’t have orzo & will sub with rice! It’s a good soup day, looking forward to dinner!
I added lemon at the very end, gives it that extra flavor needed. Highly recommend it.
Hi Alexis, yes, its always better with lemon and thank you for the feedback!
This is an amazing burst of flavor in a soup! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Forgot to add: my 13 year old daughter made this by herself and it came out perfect!
Hello Dena! I LOVE reading that your young daughter made this ON HER OWN! Made me smile!
I made this vegan with veggie broth and some not chicken bullion paste for extra flavor and of course vegan feta! It was so easy and delish!!
It really doesn’t need anything else but if you want to make it into a full meal try adding vegan meatballs & a bunch of homemade croutons 🙂
Hi Mary! MMMM I need to try all of your additions! They sound delicious for the days I got meatless. Thank you!
my partner and I absolutely LOVE this soup but sadly it makes me bloat up like a dead cow! ha ha ha ill keep trying other options because it’s so worth it! 😉
This was so easy to make and my fiancé said it might be the best soup he’s ever had. It was delicious. We made it vegan with vegetable broth and vegan feta and topped with pesto olive oil. Highly recommend!
Hi Alyssa! Love that you made it vegan and both of you loved it! I have to try it with the pesto – amazing idea! Thank you so much for the feedback!
This was very good. I added lemon zest to it. The orzo soaked up pretty much all of the liquid, so I added a little heavy cream in it. Topped it with red pepper flakes and olive oil as recommended.
Hi Hayley! Glad you enjoyed. If you notice the liquids getting soaked up in a soup, you can add some more in and then cover the pot while it finishes cooking. I love the lemon and heavy cream add ins too!
Quick and easy and delicious!!!!
Hi D! That’s exactly my recipe checklist!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Just made this!! Great dish to make for beginners and the feta really gives it a nice touch! I will continue to experiment with this recipe to add just a tad more flavor to it.
Hi Alicia! Thank you for the feedback and I’m happy you liked the dish!
Delicious and simple! Excellent call on the olive oil and crushed red on top.
Hi Sara, Thank you so much! I’m very glad you liked the soup and toppings. Olive oil literally goes on everything in Greece lol.
This soup is really good! Like unbelievably good. Super filling and so so creamy! Red pepper flakes on top are a must. I will make this again and again!
Hi Sarah, Happy to read your comment and that you will be making again! Cheers!
I stumbled across this recipe on tik tok and knew it would be delish. Just made it for lunch and it is so good! Very easy to throw together while doing other things in the kitchen. Thank you!
Hi Betsy! Exactly the perfect recipe to allow to slow cook while you’re doing your thing. Thank you for the rating and comment too!
We were so happy eating this. Mite add chicken as well. Then we can eat longer. Yay and thanks!
This soup is DELICIOUS! 😋 I’m already planning on when I will make it again. This is going in my regular soup rotation 💜
Hi LIZ! Wow! It’s great to read that you are loving this soup! Thank you for the feedback and the rating! Cheers!
Very comforting dish- thanks for sharing such a simple and satisfying recipe.
Glad you liked the soup! And thanks for the kind rating!
Made this soup last night…..HUGE HIT!!!!
It’s a keeper!
Hi Helen! SO happy you all enjoyed and thank you for the feedback!
Can you use goat cheese instead of feta?
What I have on hand…
absolutely or parmesan cheese!
Very, very tasty. I especially recommend that I’m after dental treatment and can barely eat. It definitely closes the corner next to 2 slices of bread.