Tomato Spinach Orzo Soup

Name: Tomato Spinach Orzo Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion (chopped); 2 stalks celery (diced); 2 carrots (peeled and diced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock); 1 can whole tomatoes (or use 2-15oz cans of whole tomatoes); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon basil (or 1 Tablespoon of fresh basil chopped); 8 ounces spinach (rinsed); 6 ounces orzo pasta (cooked); Salt and pepper to taste; basil (to garnish)

Tomato Spinach Orzo Soup is a twist on classic tomato soup that adds spinach, orzo pasta and vegetables to create a flavorful, nutritious and comforting fall soup.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Makes6 servings
Calories184

Ingredients

6 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
2 stalks celery (diced)
2 carrots (peeled and diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 can whole tomatoes (or use 2-15oz cans of whole tomatoes)
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon basil (or 1 Tablespoon of fresh basil chopped)
8 ounces spinach (rinsed)
6 ounces orzo pasta (cooked)
Salt and pepper to taste
basil (to garnish)

Method

1
Cook orzo pasta according to package. Run under cold water when done and set aside.
2
In a large pot heat olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté the onion, celery, carrots and garlic until soft and garlic is fragrant.
3
Add the vegetable stock, whole tomatoes, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes on low.
4
Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Add orzo pasta and stir to combine. Serve warm in soup bowls with fresh basil as a garnish and grilled cheese for dipping.

Notes

You can use vegetable or chicken broth for this soup.

Per serving

Carbs29 g
Protein5 g
Fat5 g
Fiber3 g

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