Description
This Mediterranean Vegetable Orzo Spinach Soup combines vibrant flavors with wholesome ingredients, creating a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a warm bowl filled with fresh vegetables, tender orzo, and nutritious spinach in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 bell pepper
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley to taste
- Dried oregano to taste
- Fresh basil to taste
- Optional: cooked chickpeas or shredded rotisserie chicken
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by chopping your onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers into small, even pieces.
- In a large pot, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent. Then, add the carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Toss in the diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, add 1 cup of orzo to the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 4 cups of fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach) and allow it to wilt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste your soup and season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this soup based on what’s in season or what you have in your fridge. This soup is very forgiving and can easily adapt to different vegetables. For added protein, consider incorporating cooked chickpeas or shredded rotisserie chicken.