Vegetable Orzo Soup
Delicious and nutritious, this Vegetable Orzo Soup is the perfect 30-minute comfort meal. Using only simple ingredients and made in one pot, this hearty soup is sure to warm your soul.
Servings: 6
Calories: 178kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 zucchini finely diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper finely diced
- fresh parsley or basil chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 medium carrots, 2 celery stalks
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tomato paste, turmeric, diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.8 cups vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, salt and pepper to taste
- Stir in the orzo and lower the heat to a simmer. Let the soup cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.1 cup orzo pasta
- During the last 5 minutes of the orzo cooking, stir in the zucchini and bell pepper. Continue to cook until all vegetables are tender.1 zucchini, 1 yellow bell pepper
- Remove the soup from the heat, divide between bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.fresh parsley or basil
Notes
- Topping options: If you're looking for extra flavor, I'd suggest parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
- Additional mix in options: Spinach, kale, cannellini beans, or chickpeas would be great for additional nutrients.
- Make it creamier: Mix in full fat coconut milk or blend half the soup with an immersion blender to thicken it up.
- You can cook the orzo in a separate pot, according to the package instructions, and add to the soup after step 4. This method uses less broth, ensuring the orzo won't soak up too much broth. It's also great if you're storing the soup for later! Just be sure to keep the orzo separate.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1403mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4374IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
