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Orzo Soup

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A comforting soup made with tender orzo pasta and fresh vegetables in a delicious broth, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 large celery rib, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil or dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and your choice of dried herb along with the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and add salt. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the orzo pasta to the pot, cooking uncovered for around 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir frequently.
  5. Turn off the heat, stir in the parsley, and taste for seasoning. Serve in bowls, drizzled with olive oil and topped with pepper.

Notes

For a thinner soup, add more broth or water. Suitable for meal prep and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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