Hearty Vegetable Orzo Soup Recipe for Every Occasion
This hearty vegetable orzo soup is packed with nutritious vegetables and tender orzo pasta, making it a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes including juices
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale roughly chopped
- 1 medium lemon juiced
- Fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and bell pepper, sautéing for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the zucchini and green beans, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, seasoning with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach or kale in the last few minutes until wilted.
- Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.