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Tomato Orzo Soup with Spinach (Easy!)
Simplicity at its finest! This easy, cozy soup is only 8 budget-friendly ingredients, but full of rich, vibrant flavor. Great topped with fresh basil!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 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. can diced tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
For serving (optional):
- Fresh basil, black pepper, fresh lemon juice, 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
- Gluten-free option: Substitute the orzo with your favorite small GF pasta, quinoa, or rice. (Or simply try GF orzo if you can find it!)
- Thickness: The soup will continue to thicken upon sitting as the orzo soaks up more liquid. Take care not to overcook it.
- Variations: Add zucchini, chickpeas, white beans, etc. Or stir in up to a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar at the end of cooking time for added seasoning.
- Recipe originally published April 2018. Updated February 2024.
Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Potassium
548mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1861IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
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.