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Vegetable Orzo Soup

Deliciously Hearty Vegetable Orzo Soup for Cozy Nights

This Vegetable Orzo Soup combines hearty vegetables with tender orzo pasta for a nutritious and soothing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta substitute with small pasta or rice for gluten-free
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth high-quality broth recommended
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes fresh tomatoes (1 pound) can also be used
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Mixed Vegetables (carrots, celery, etc.) use any fresh vegetables on hand
For Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes) adjust according to taste
  • to taste Salt & Pepper add salt gradually during cooking

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and chop the vegetables into uniform pieces.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and add canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Stir in orzo pasta and simmer according to package instructions, around 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more Worcestershire sauce.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or proteins. Quality broth is essential for flavor.

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