5 from 3 votes
Vegetable Orzo Soup (Easy!)
Simple yet delicious! This cozy soup comes together fast, and is easy to prepare & customize with your own favorite veggies.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
5
medium bowls
Calories:
179 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion small
- 1 carrot
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 8 oz. gold potato (about 1 medium/large)
- 3/4 cup sweet peas (I use frozen)
- 3/4 cup sweet corn (I use frozen)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz. diced fire-roasted tomatoes canned
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta (about 3 oz.)
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Stir-in (optional but recommended):
- 2 Tbsp. parsley fresh, chopped
- 1-2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Dice onion and carrot. Mince garlic. Dice potato in small bite-sized pieces.
- In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and carrot for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for oil-free sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- When onion is soft, add garlic, potato, peas, corn, and Italian seasoning. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add broth and tomatoes. Bring to a light boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add orzo. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often. (I find orzo has a tendency to stick to the bottom so it's best to stir often.) When orzo is just tender, turn off heat.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar and fresh parsley. Serve with salt & pepper to taste if needed. (Be aware the soup continues to thicken as it sits and the orzo soaks up more broth. It's best not to overcook the orzo.)
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Notes
- Swaps: Change it up with garbanzo beans, white beans, green beans, zucchini, celery, spinach, bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc.
- Gluten-free option: Use GF orzo (such as Jovial brand made from organic cassava flour). Or simply use your favorite GF small pasta, or substitute quinoa or rice instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Potassium
423mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3149IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 medium bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3149IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.