Name: Mediterranean Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tbsp (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium brown/yellow onion – peeled and finely diced; 1 large carrot – washed, finely diced; 2 ribs celery – finely diced; 3 cloves garlic – finely chopped; 170 g (6 oz) cherry tomatoes – quartered; 5 cups (1.25 litre) vegetable stock; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp dried red chilli pepper flakes; 1 tsp fresh rosemary – finely chopped; 3/4 cup (150 g) dried orzo/risoni pasta; 1 1/2 cups curly kale – stems removed – finely chopped and firmly packed; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves – finely chopped; Extra virgin olive oil – a drizzle

Description

Enjoy a cozy bowl of Mediterranean Orzo Soup filled with fresh vegetables and herbs. Try this comforting recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale

3 tbsp (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
1 medium brown/yellow onion – peeled and finely diced
1 large carrot – washed, finely diced
2 ribs celery – finely diced
3 cloves garlic – finely chopped
170 g (6 oz) cherry tomatoes – quartered
5 cups (1.25 litre) vegetable stock
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried red chilli pepper flakes
1 tsp fresh rosemary – finely chopped
3/4 cup (150 g) dried orzo/risoni pasta
1 1/2 cups curly kale – stems removed – finely chopped and firmly packed
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves – finely chopped
Extra virgin olive oil – a drizzle

Instructions

Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery; sauté gently for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally until the onion turns translucent.
Stir in the garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
Add vegetable stock, quartered tomatoes, oregano, and red chili flakes to the saucepan. Bring everything to a simmer.
Once simmering, add orzo pasta to the mixture. Cook for about 8 minutes while stirring regularly to prevent sticking at the bottom of the pan.
When the pasta is almost cooked through, stir in finely chopped kale until it wilts. Check seasoning; adjust if necessary.
If needed, add extra stock if the soup is too thick. Ladle into bowls after discarding Parmesan rind. Drizzle with olive oil and top with grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 2 cups)
Calories: 245
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize the soup with seasonal vegetables like spinach or zucchini. For added protein, consider incorporating cooked chicken or turkey.