Description
A comforting and flavorful Italian Orzo Spinach Soup that is perfect for a cozy night in. This hearty soup is filled with vegetables, orzo pasta, and aromatic Italian seasonings, finished off with a touch of fresh spinach for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Sauté:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Soup Base:
- 6 to 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Additional:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach or kale
- Fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional Toppings: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables – Heat olive oil in a large stockpot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the Soup – Pour in stock, add tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the Orzo – Stir in orzo, cover, and simmer until al dente.
- Add Spinach and Season – Mix in spinach or kale until wilted. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy – Ladle soup into bowls, top with Parmesan or basil, and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the soup by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- This soup freezes well for future quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian Orzo Spinach Soup, Vegetable Soup, Comfort Food
