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PrintA light and nourishing vegetable soup with orzo pasta, colorful veggies, and fragrant herbs in a savory broth. Cozy, quick, and full of feel-good flavor.
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups vegetable broth
¾ cup uncooked orzo
2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale
Optional: fresh parsley, lemon zest, Parmesan
Heat olive oil in a soup pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté 5–7 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes.
Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
Stir in orzo and cook uncovered 8–10 minutes until al dente.
Add greens and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove bay leaf.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with fresh herbs or Parmesan.
Add beans or shredded chicken for protein. To freeze, leave out orzo and add fresh when reheating. Use gluten-free pasta or quinoa if needed.