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Bowl of Mediterranean orzo soup with fresh herbs and vegetables

Mediterranean Orzo Soup

A delicious and comforting Mediterranean Orzo Soup packed with fresh vegetables and orzo pasta, making it a hearty choice for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Make sure it's gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add diced carrots and zucchini, cooking for another 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Add the orzo and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
  3. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve hot with crusty bread or a simple green salad. You can also sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top for added flavor. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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