Broccoli Cheese Orzo

Yield

2 servings

Prep Time / Cook Time

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Activity Guide

Backpacking

Ingredients

  • 1 package broccoli cheese soup mix
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup dehydrated veggies (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pre-cooked chicken (optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, crushed chips, or crushed nuts (optional)

Tools

  • Medium pot
  • Spoon
  • Stove
  • Aluminum pouch from used backpacker's meal

Method

At home:

  1. Dehydrate your own vegetables to add if you would like. I did a mixture of broccoli, onions, and peppers to add a little texture more texture and heartiness to the meal. Alternatively, you can buy dehydrated veggies.

At camp:

  1. Boil water in the pot, and cook the pasta directly in it until just shy of al dente (it will cook more in the pouch).
  2. Meanwhile, add soup mix to the aluminum pouch, along with dehydrated veggies and/or protein of choice.
  3. When pasta is cooked, drain the water into the pouch (check directions on your particular soup mix for proper amount of water).
  4. Drain off any unneeded water (away from your campsite), and scoop the pasta into the pouch as well.
  5. Zip the top of the pouch closed and massage to fully mix the ingredients together. Let stand for 10-20 minutes, until pasta is fully cooked through and soup is at desired consistency.
  6. Top with parmesan, nuts, chips, or breadcrumbs, for crunch.