Broccoli Cheese Orzo
Yield
2 servingsPrep Time / Cook Time
/Activity Guide
BackpackingIngredients
- 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:
- 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:
- 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).
- Meanwhile, add soup mix to the aluminum pouch, along with dehydrated veggies and/or protein of choice.
- When pasta is cooked, drain the water into the pouch (check directions on your particular soup mix for proper amount of water).
- Drain off any unneeded water (away from your campsite), and scoop the pasta into the pouch as well.
- 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.
- Top with parmesan, nuts, chips, or breadcrumbs, for crunch.