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Tomato Orzo Soup served in large white mugs.

Tomato Orzo Soup

Made with simple ingredients, this easy and quick to make homemade vegetarian Tomato Orzo Soup is a delicious, hearty and healthy meal.
4.5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 6 cups broth vegetable or chicken
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes strained tomatoes or tomato sauce also works
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf optional
  • ¾ cup orzo pasta or pasta of choice
  • 5 cups spinach
  • Optional Topping: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots and celery and saute for an additional 4 minutes. 
  • Add broth, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano and season with salt and pepper. Let the soup come to a boil and add the orzo or pasta of choice. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally so orzo doesn't stick.
  • Taste to adjust seasoning and add spinach. Once wilted, remove bay leaves and serve soup with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil (if available).

Notes

  1. Nutrition data doesn't include optional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1096mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6715IUVitamin C: 17.6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword Orzo Soup, Tomato Orzo Soup, Tomato Soup, Tomato Vegetable Soup
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