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Healthy Spinach Orzo Soup

Healthy Spinach Orzo Soup

This Healthy Spinach Orzo Soup is a quick, vibrant, and nutritious meal packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 194
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 8 oz baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Medium pot

Method
 

  1. In a medium pot, saute the carrots and scallions in olive oil for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, and saute for another minute or two.
  3. Add the broth and bring the soup to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the orzo pasta and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Season the soup with salt and pepper, add the spinach leaves, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve garnished with lemon wedges or Vegan Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSodium: 2193mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g

Notes

This soup is versatile; feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and add pesto or red pepper flakes for added flavor.

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