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Vegetable Orzo Soup

Delightful Vegetable Orzo Soup: Comfort in Every Spoonful

Enjoy this Vegetable Orzo Soup, a healthy and quick meal filled with hearty vegetables and tender orzo pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Small pasta or rice can be used for gluten-free
  • 6 cups vegetable broth Use high-quality broth for best flavor
  • 14 ounces canned tomatoes Alternatively, use 1 pound of fresh tomatoes
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots Fresh or frozen
  • 1 stalk celery Can be omitted
  • 1 medium onion Shallots can be used instead
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Can swap for basil or dill
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Extra Nutrition
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale Can mix in additional vegetables

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and chopped celery stalk. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour in the vegetable broth and canned tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and blend flavors for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the orzo pasta to the pot and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender yet remains al dente.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, and optionally Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the fresh spinach or kale until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crusty Mediterranean flatbread or garlic butter toast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Vegetable Orzo Soup is highly customizable; feel free to experiment with seasonal vegetables or increase the protein content.

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