Broccoli and Lemon Orzo Soup

By Batgirl

A light and comforting soup, fragrant with lemon. Great to eat when you're feeling under the weather.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 8 cups good vegetable broth
• 1 lb of broccoli, cut into bite­size pieces
• 3 ⁄4 cup orzo
• the zest of one lemon
• the juice of half a lemon
• 2 tbsp dill, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot over medium­high heat, cook onions in olive oil until starting to caramelize, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

2. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender and orzo is cooked through. Add zest, juice, and dill. Serve immediately.