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Vegetable Orzo Soup
This comforting soup combines fresh veggies, spices, and orzo pasta in a savory broth, with a splash of lemon juice for a bright finish. It's easy to make, hearty, and perfect for meal prep or cozy dinners. Ideal for any season, the recipe offers a nutritious, satisfying meal with Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 cups broth vegetable or chicken
- ⅔ cups orzo
- 3 cups spinach chopped
- 1 lemon juice of
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the diced carrot and yellow bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the tomato paste along with cumin, oregano, turmeric, paprika and salt. Stir for a minute to allow the spices to bloom, enhancing their flavors.
- Add the broth (vegetable or chicken). Bring the soup to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender. This would take about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo, simmering for 10 minutes or until it’s tender but not mushy. The orzo will absorb some of the broth, thickening the soup.
- Add the spinach, and stir so it wilts gently. Squeeze in lemon juice to taste, and serve warm.
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Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. reheat in a saucepan over medium heat for 15 minutes or until warm.
- You can use other vegetables including zucchini and mushrooms for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
1235mg
(51%)
Potassium
324mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3738IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3738IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.