Garden Orzo Soup
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Garden Orzo Soup, a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, tender orzo pasta, and fragrant herbs simmered in a nourishing vegetable broth. This wholesome soup is brimming with diced zucchini, carrots, celery, spinach, and a touch of tangy lemon juice, making it a perfect choice for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe offers the ideal balance of comforting flavors and healthful ingredients, delivering a nutritious, plant-based meal that's easy to prepare. Whether you're looking to use up seasonal produce or crave a veggie-packed dish, this one-pot soup is a family-friendly favorite that brings the garden to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini and stir to combine, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (with juice). Stir well.
Add the dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer.
Once the soup is simmering, stir in the orzo pasta.
Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the chopped spinach and parsley, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Finish the soup with a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6021 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 276.9 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 537 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 4601 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
