Description
A cozy one-pot vegetable soup with tender orzo pasta and a rich tomato broth. Perfect for a healthy and quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1.5 cups celery, chopped
- 1.5 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups curly kale, torn
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 7 to 8 minutes until vegetables soften and spices are fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and kale. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the dry orzo pasta to the boiling soup. Simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed before serving.
Notes
If storing leftovers, the orzo will absorb liquid, so you may need to add a splash of water or broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Resting Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: vegetable orzo soup, one pot soup, vegetarian dinner, easy soup recipe, healthy comfort food