Spinach Orzo Soup

This Spinach Orzo Soup is a delicious combination of pasta, sauteed vegetables, and fresh spinach.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 194kcal

Author Tania Sheff

Ingredients

1 cup diced carrots
½ cup chopped scallions
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup orzo pasta
8 oz. baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ tsp. sea salt or to taste
¼ tsp. pepper or to taste

Instructions

In a medium pot, saute the carrots and scallions in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic, and saute for another minute or two.
Now add the broth and bring the soup to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
At this point, add the orzo pasta and cook for about 5 minutes.
Lastly, season the soup with salt and pepper, add the spinach leaves, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Serve garnished with lemon wedges or Vegan Parmesan.

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Notes

Add-ins and Substitutes

Substitute different pastas. You can make this with other small pastas as well, such as acini di pepe, midolline, alphabet pasta, fideo, elbow, or pastina.
Add other veggies. You can add vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, kale, asparagus, or zucchini to the soup. Just make sure to chop them so they are similarly sized to the other ingredients.
Substitute frozen spinach. Fresh baby spinach works best, but in a pinch, you can use frozen spinach instead. Thaw and drain it before adding it into the soup to avoid watering it down.
Make it gluten-free. You can substitute gluten-free orzo for regular orzo in this recipe for those with a gluten sensitivity. Or substitute rice in the soup if you have none.

How to Store

Store any leftover Spinach Orzo Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat it on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through. You can also freeze this soup once it has cooled. Place it in a freezer ziplock bag and lay flat to freeze, then store it upright to save room for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat to serve.

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