Spinach Orzo Soup

orzo soup with spinach recipe healthy creamy orzo soup with lemon and spinach in the egg broth in a dish with spinach as a garnish

5 from 2 votes

Spinach Orzo Soup recipe is a tasty and comforting lunch or dinner , a simple weeknight soup you can meal prep. Creamy and loaded with vegetables. Enjoy a big bowl with a slice of crusty sourdough bread or a big side salad.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings: servings

Calories: 340kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $2

Ingredients

1 16-ounce package orzo use gluten free if desired
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
3 carrots sliced
4 stalks celery chopped
3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
8 cups Vegetable Stock
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
4 cups fresh spinach or 1 12-oz package frozen
1/4 cup half & half or coconut milk for vegan version
2 lemons juiced

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Sauté the onions and garlic for 5 to 6 minutes until they vegetables become translucent. Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, salt, and pepper and sauté for a few minutes more. Pour in the vegetable stock and add the herbs de Provence, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook on low heat for 30 minutes until carrots and celery are cooked through.
Add spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until spinach has wilted. Remove from heat. Warm the half and half and add to the broth along with the lemon juice. Taste, and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
To serve, add a scoop of the orzo pasta to a bowl, and pour the hot soup over the orzo. Serve with crusty bread and a side salad.
*Do not add the orzo directly to the hot pot of soup. The heat from the broth will cause the pasta to overcook and become mushy. To store, wait for the pasta and the broth to cool before combining.

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