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A white pot of vegetable orzo soup on a marble background, with two bowls of soup, and a bowl of Parmesan cheese to the side.

Vegetable Orzo Soup

Vegetable orzo soup is a hearty and delicious soup that is filled with tons of healthy veggies! This one-pot meal has a classic minestrone flavor that your whole family will love.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 small zucchini (about 1 cup diced)
  • 2 Yukon gold potatoes
  • 2 15 ounce cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 15.5 ounce can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • kosher salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the vegetables. Mince the garlic. Dice the onion and celery. Peel the carrots and potatoes. Chop the carrots into small bite sized pieces. Chop the potatoes and zucchini into small cubes, approximately 1/2 inch across.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, and saute 3-4 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and cook 2-3 minutes more.
  • Add the potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning and beans to the pot. Turn the soup to medium heat and bring it to a simmer. Allow the soup to cook for about 12-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. The potatoes should be able to be pierced with a fork, but should not fall apart.
  • Add the orzo pasta, and cook for about 10 more minutes, until the orzo is al dente. It should have a slightly firm and chewy texture. At this point, the vegetables should be nice and tender.
  • Add the fresh spinach and peas to the soup. Remove the soup from heat and give everything a good stir. The residual heat in the soup will wilt the spinach and warm the peas. Taste the soup and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs and serve immediately!

Notes

Note: This is a very thick and hearty soup, almost like a vegetable stew. For a lighter soup, add up to two cups of extra broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1054mgPotassium: 1037mgFiber: 10gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6771IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 4mg
Keyword minestrone soup, orzo soup, vegetable orzo soup
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