ITALIAN ORZO SPINACH SOUP

This delicious Italian Orzo Spinach Soup is simple, flavorful, and so comforting.
TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS / PREP TIME: 5 MINS / COOK TIME: 25 MINS
INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small white onion, peeled and 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 (about 8 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 4 cups loosely-packed spinach
• salt and black pepper
• optional toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 4 minutes, until soft. Add carrots, celery and garlic and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, orzo (pasta), 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.
2. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it is bright green and wilted. Taste, and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
3. Serve warm, garnished with your desired toppings.

Our Rating:

• Do it again!
• OK, but not too often
• Pass on this one