This Italian Orzo Spinach Soup recipe is quick and easy to make and so delicious and comforting.
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Yield: 4-6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small white onion, peeled and diced 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions:
Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes, until soft. Add carrots, celery and garlic and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, orzo (pasta), thyme, oregano, rosemary and stir to combine. Bring soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
Stir in the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it is bright green and wilted. Taste, and season with salt and black pepper as needed. (Also feel free to add more of the thyme, oregano and rosemary, if you’d like.)
