5 from 10 votes
Italian White Bean & Orzo Soup
White beans, tender orzo pasta, tomatoes, and herbs in a savory Italian-seasoned broth!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
377 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- ½ yellow onion diced, or white onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 3 cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can Navy beans drained and rinsed, white
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes optional, crushed
Instructions
- In a large stock pot melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, orzo, and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and onions are tender.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and Italian seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 20-25 minutes until orzo pasta is fully cooked and tender.
- If the soup is too thick, add up to 3 cups of water to get a good broth. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve warm and garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Protein: feel free to add your favorite protein, like shredded chicken, sliced sausage, or shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
2039mg
(85%)
Potassium
753mg
(16%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
349IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2039mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 349IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.