Spinach Orzo Soup
A hodgepodge of pantry staples and extra ingredients that made for a most delicious soup.
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 cups liquid - chicken stock and/or water
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes undrained
- 10 oz. box frozen spinach cooked and drained
- 15 oz. can white beans
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp minced onion
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Italian seasoning ($.05)
- 1 1/4 cup orzo pasta
- salt and pepepr to taste
- Parmesan cheese garnish
Instructions
- (If needed, cook the dried navy beans. Drain.)
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, add the liquid, then add the carrots, diced tomatoes, spinach, beans, garlic, onion and seasoning. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, add the orzo pasta and let cook for 7-8 minutes.
- Ladle into serving bowls and add a little Parmesan cheese to each bowl.
- Serve as is, or with a side salad or bread.