Italian Orzo Tomato Spinach Soup
Recipes Italian Main Dish Quick and Easy Soups and stews Vegetarian
Description
Don't wait for cold weather to enjoy this delicious, satisfying soup. Make it with either vegetable stock for a vegetarian version or chicken stock, if your prefer.
Ingredients
2 T. olive oil
1 white or yellow onion, peeled and diced
1 1/4 c. small diced carrots
1 1/4 c. small diced celery
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
6 1/2 c. vegetable stock (or chicken stock, if preferred)
14 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
8 oz. orzo pasta
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. dried oregano
1/4 t. dried rosemary
4 c. loosely packed spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired for garnish
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion; saute for 4 minutes, until soft. Add carrots, celery and garlic; saute for anotherl 3 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, orzo, thyme, oregano, rosemary; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente.
Stir in spinach; and cook for 1-2 minutes until it is bright green and wilted. Don't overcook. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm.
Serves 4-6