Description
Mediterranean Orzo Soup is a delightful, soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings. This easy-to-make soup features tender orzo pasta, vibrant vegetables, and fresh herbs, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Each spoonful offers a comforting taste of the Mediterranean, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Enjoy the aromatic blend of garlic and lemon that brightens every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for about five minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (about eight minutes) until al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach, salt, pepper, and parsley during the last two minutes of cooking.
- Squeeze in lemon juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg