Description
This Italian Orzo Spinach Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Featuring tender orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and a flavorful tomato-vegetable broth, it’s a light yet satisfying soup that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices, then add the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil to develop the flavors.
- Cook Orzo: Stir in the orzo pasta, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook according to package instructions (approximately 8-10 minutes) until the pasta is al dente.
- Incorporate Spinach: About two minutes before the orzo is fully cooked, gently fold in the fresh spinach. Allow it to wilt naturally in the hot soup.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy your wholesome Italian Orzo Spinach Soup.
Notes
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control the salt content in the soup.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of Italian seasoning or fresh herbs like basil and oregano.
- Orzo can be substituted with other small pasta shapes if desired.
- To make it vegan, ensure vegetable broth is used and no animal products are added.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian soup, orzo soup, spinach soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, quick soup recipe
