Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Soup

A hearty soup that combines broccoli, cheddar, and orzo, topped with crispy prosciutto. Perfect for a comforting meal.

By @britacooks

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Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup potato
• 0.75 cup broccoli stems
• 2 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup leek
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock/broth
• 1 cups water
• 1 tbsp mustard powder
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup dried orzo
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 slices prosciutto

Instructions

1. Chop 1 cup of potato into small pieces.
2. Chop 3/4 cup of broccoli stems and 2 cups of broccoli florets.
3. Chop 1 cup of leek (white and light green parts only).
4. Mince 4 cloves of garlic.
5. Prepare 4 cups of chicken or vegetable stock/broth and 1-2 cups of water.
6. Measure 1 tbsp of mustard powder and season with salt and pepper.
7. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a pan.
8. Cook 1 cup of dried orzo according to package instructions.
9. Grate 8 oz of sharp cheddar cheese (not pre-shredded).
10. Measure 1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
11. Prepare 5-7 slices of prosciutto.