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Orzo Vegetable Soup

Hearty Orzo Vegetable Soup for Cozy Weeknight Meals

This Orzo Vegetable Soup is a nourishing, vegan-friendly delight, packed with veggies and beans, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable stock if avoiding oil.
  • 1 medium Onion Dice finely for quicker cooking.
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced small to cook evenly.
  • 1 stalk Celery Also diced small.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use as much as preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can substitute fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Can substitute fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Basil Can substitute fresh herbs.
Protein
  • 1 can Chickpeas Canned for convenience.
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Alternatives include borlotti or pinto beans.
Soup
  • 1 cup Orzo Quick-cooking pasta.
  • 6 cups Vegetable Stock Broth can be used interchangeably.
Brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Use zest for an extra punch.
Greens
  • 2 cups Kale Can be replaced with spinach.

Equipment

  • large stock pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large stock pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, red chili flakes, dried thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add drained chickpeas, cannellini beans, orzo pasta, and vegetable stock. Ensure orzo is submerged and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Fold in lemon juice and chopped kale. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until kale wilts.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be customized with different seasonal veggies or beans to suit personal preferences.

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