Description
Mediterranean Orzo Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines vibrant vegetables with tender orzo pasta, all simmered in a savory broth. This recipe captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with its fragrant herbs and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful starter for dinner parties, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a favorite among families. Enjoy it warm, topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, and experience a bowl of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Cherry tomatoes
- Vegetable stock
- Parmesan rind
- Dried oregano
- Red chili pepper flakes
- Fresh rosemary
- Orzo pasta
- Curly kale
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté diced onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute until aromatic.
- Add vegetable stock, Parmesan rind, cherry tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, and rosemary; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook for approximately 8 minutes until al dente.
- Mix in chopped kale until wilted; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Discard the Parmesan rind before serving; garnish with extra virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 3mg