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Vegan Orzo Soup with Seasonal Veggies

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This Vegan Orzo Soup incorporates seasonal veggies into a flavorful, hearty broth that all comes together in less than an hour and in just one pot.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Sides
Cuisine Italian
Diet Vegan
Keyword Easy, One-Pot, Orzo Soup, Pasta, Soup, Soup with Seasonal Vegetables, Vegan Orzo Soup, Vegan Soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups seasonal vegetables*, chopped * see notes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked

Instructions

  • Add chopped onion and celery to a large pot or Dutch Oven with a lid. Cook uncovered over medium heat with olive oil, tomato paste, and salt for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
    1 large yellow onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, chopped, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup tomato paste, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Add chopped seasonal vegetables and minced garlic and stir to coat. Cook for another 5 minutes uncovered.
    2 cups seasonal vegetables*, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Add vegetable broth, bay leaves, and black pepper and stir to combine. Place cover on top, but off-center, leaving an inch of space for steam to escape. Simmer for 15 minutes.
    5 cups vegetable broth, 2 bay leaves, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Remove cover and stir. Add orzo and spinach and bring heat down to low. Cover and cook for 20 more minutes.
    1 cup orzo, uncooked, 2 cups spinach
  • Remove bay leaves and taste orzo to make sure cooked al dente. Serve hot.

Notes

  • * Check which vegetables are in season in your area with this Seasonal Food Guide. And if you're still not sure which veggies to choose, see above for my list of tested seasonal add-ins.
  • If you are adding more greens like kale or collard greens, add them with the orzo and spinach.
  • It’s hard to beat a good bowl of soup! Check out my most delicious selection of hearty soup recipes!