Spinach Orzo Soup
A warm, comforting soup filled with spinach, orzo pasta, and hearty vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by drizzling 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the 6 cups of vegetable broth, swirl it together, and bring it to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until it’s tender but still slightly al dente.
- Add the fresh spinach and let it wilt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Give everything a good stir to combine, taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot.
Notes
This soup can be made a day in advance; just add more broth when reheating if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spinach soup, orzo soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, cozy meal