Italian Orzo Spinach Soup
Italian Orzo Spinach Soup combines tender orzo with vibrant veggies in a savory broth, creating a cozy dish that's both hearty and comforting. It's easy to whip up and bursting with flavor!
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion 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 whole wheat orzo
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 ½ cups diced cooked chicken meat I used leftover rotisserie chicken meat
- 4 cups loosely-packed fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 4 minutes, until soft.
- Add carrots, celery and garlic and cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add chicken stock, tomatoes, orzo, 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.
- Add chicken and spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach is bright green and wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Recipe source: gimmesomeoven.com
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g