Description
A bright and hearty soup combining lemon, spinach, and orzo pasta for a refreshing and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced carrots; cook for about 5 minutes until the carrots start to soften.
- Add the orzo pasta and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the orzo is cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
This soup can be prepared in advance and stores well for up to 3 days. Add more broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, lemon, spinach, orzo, vegan, healthy