Broccoli-Parmesan Soup

Contributed By: tmbiby
Vegetarian Times

Season this dish the old Italian way by adding the Parmesan rind during cooking.

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Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Soups & Stews

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Ingredients

6 Green onions, cut in half
4 Celery ribs, cut into 3-inch-long pieces
3 cloves Garlic
3 tablespoons Olive oil
8 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups Broccoli florets
2 cups Frozen cut Italian green beans
3/4 cup Elbow macaroni
1 bunch Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
1 6-oz. Wedge Parmesan cheese, grated, rind reserved

Preparation

1. Coarsely chop green onions, celery and garlic in food processor. Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion mixture and pinch of salt. Saute 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, and bring to a boil.

2. Add broccoli, green beans, macaroni, half of parsley and Parmesan rind. Cook 10 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Remove Parmesan rind. Puree soup in small batches in food processor, and return to pot. Stir in pepper to taste.

4. Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley and a little grated Parmesan