5 from 15 votes
Tomato Orzo Soup with Spinach (Easy!)
This Tomato Orzo Soup with Spinach blends a savory base of sautéed onion and garlic with a tomato-rich broth, finished with tender orzo pasta and fresh spinach. The soup offers a hearty yet light texture, with the orzo adding gentle bite and the spinach contributing fresh green notes. It's suitable for warming meals and can be customized with optional toppings like fresh basil, pepper, or vegan parmesan. The easy simmering method makes it accessible for everyday cooking.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
117 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 28 oz. diced tomatoes canned
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2-3 cups spinach fresh baby
- 1 1/2 tsp. basil dried
- 1/4 tsp. salt
For serving (optional):
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- basil fresh; etc
- vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dice onion.
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for about 7-8 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic, dried basil, and salt. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
- Then add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with juices, and tomato paste.
- Cover and bring to a light boil.
- When lightly boiling, add orzo. Stir, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until orzo is just cooked. (Take care not to overcook it.) Stir occasionally as orzo has a tendency to stick to the bottom.
- Roughly chop spinach and stir in during the last couple minutes of cooking.
- Serve with fresh julienned basil and vegan parmesan if desired.
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Notes
- Use gluten-free small pasta, quinoa, or rice as alternatives to orzo for dietary needs.
- The soup thickens over time as orzo absorbs broth; avoid overcooking to maintain desirable texture.
- Additional veggies like zucchini or chickpeas can be added for more variety and nutrition.
- A tablespoon of apple cider or balsamic vinegar added near the end enhances flavor complexity.
- Serve with fresh basil, cracked black pepper, or vegan parmesan as preferred toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Potassium
548mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1861IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1861IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.