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Orzo Soup

Cozy Orzo Soup: Your Go-To Comfort Food for Chilly Nights

This Cozy Orzo Soup is a nourishing vegetarian dish, perfect for chilly nights, rich in flavor and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Adds richness and flavor while sautéing vegetables.
  • 1 onion Chopped, provides sweetness.
  • 1 carrot Diced, offers natural sweetness.
  • 1 celery stalk Diced, contributes depth of flavor.
  • 2 garlic cloves Minced, optional.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or thyme Adds earthy notes.
  • 1 tablespoon flour Slightly thickens the soup.
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Rich base for the soup.
  • to taste salt Enhances overall flavors.
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Main carbohydrate in this soup.
For the Finishing Touch
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley Adds a bright finish.

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orzo Soup
  1. In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  2. Introduce 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of dried basil or thyme, and 1 tablespoon of flour to the pot. Stir for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth and season with salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of orzo pasta into the simmering broth. Cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
  5. Turn off the heat and mix in ¼ cup of freshly chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, sauté the vegetables first and use vegetable broth for flavor. Adjust seasoning carefully and store leftovers properly.

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