Lentil Orzo Soup with Spinach
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 medium bowls
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Lentil Orzo Soup with Spinach
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A thick & hearty lentil orzo soup that is simple to make and so satisfying. Plus easily customizable!
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Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (I like fire-roasted*)
- 3/4 cup green/brown lentils
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
Instructions
- Dice onion.
- In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for about 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, dice carrot and mince garlic.
- When onion is translucent, add carrot, garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
- Add broth, diced tomatoes, and lentils (rinsed and drained). Bring to a light boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Add orzo. Stir and simmer 10-15 minutes.
- Add spinach (roughly chopped). Heat for a couple minutes. Salt/pepper to taste if desired.
Notes
- *Tomatoes: I use fire-roasted tomatoes (sometimes even the cans with medium green chiles or chipotle added if I'm looking for some spice).
- Thickness: This soup continues to thicken as it sits. Add more broth as desired.
- Variations: Add celery, bell pepper, kale, zucchini, your own favorite spices, etc.
- Gluten-free option: Use GF orzo, or your favorite GF pasta in place of the orzo. (Or quinoa, rice, etc.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5098IU
(102%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6medium bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5098IU | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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30 reviews
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