Description
Vegetable Orzo Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that’s perfect for those chilly days when you crave a warm, comforting meal. This vibrant soup is brimming with an array of fresh vegetables, simmered in a flavorful broth and tossed with tender orzo pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 6 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/3 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt the butter or heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Mix in the diced potatoes and canned diced tomatoes.
5. Add the vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and celery salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in the dry orzo pasta and frozen sweet corn. Simmer for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through.
7. Finally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, if desired. Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste.
8. Ladle the Vegetable Orzo Soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if you like. Serve warm and savor the comforting flavors.
Notes
Vegetable Orzo Soup is versatile; you can customize it by adding protein like chickpeas or white beans, swapping in seasonal vegetables like spinach or zucchini, or using gluten-free pasta alternatives. For vegan options, replace butter with olive oil and omit cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams