Description
Mediterranean Orzo Soup is a vibrant and nourishing dish filled with fresh vegetables, tender orzo pasta, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs. This comforting soup comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Each bowl is a delightful blend of flavors that warms the soul and satisfies hunger. With its rich vegetable broth and nutrient-dense ingredients like kale and cherry tomatoes, this soup not only pleases the palate but also boosts your health. Serve it with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium brown/yellow onion – peeled and finely diced
- 1 large carrot – washed, finely diced
- 2 ribs celery – finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic – finely chopped
- 170 g cherry tomatoes – quartered
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary – finely chopped
- 3/4 cup dried orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups curly kale – stems removed – finely chopped and firmly packed
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves – finely chopped
- Extra virgin olive oil – a drizzle
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable stock, add cherry tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, and rosemary; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in dried orzo and cook for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Add chopped kale and let it wilt in the broth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg