Greek-Flavored Spinach and Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Greek-Flavored Spinach and Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped, well-washed leek, white part only; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9); One 16-ounce can salt-free Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained; 3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 5 to 6 ounces fresh spinach (regular or baby spinach), well washed, stemmed, and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill, or a combination, or more to taste; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped, well-washed leek, white part only
1 large red bell pepper, diced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9)
One 16-ounce can salt-free Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
5 to 6 ounces fresh spinach (regular or baby spinach), well washed, stemmed, and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill, or a combination, or more to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the leek and saute over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the red pepper and garlic and saute the vegetables for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the leek turns golden and the pepper softens.
4
Add the water with bouillon cubes.
5
Drain the liquid from the canned tomatoes into the soup pot, then chop the tomatoes finely before adding to the soup.
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Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
7
Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, cook the orzo in a separate saucepan until al dente, then drain.
9
Add the cooked orzo to the soup along with the spinach and herbs.
10
Stir in the lemon juice.
11
If the soup is too dense, add a small amount of water.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
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Simmer over very low heat until well heated through, then serve.
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Per serving:
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Calories: 136
16
Total fat: 4g
17
Protein: 4g
18
Fiber: 2g
19
Carbohydrate: 21g
20
Cholesterol: 0mg
21
Sodium: 203mg

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped, well-washed leek, white part only, 1 large red bell pepper, diced, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Greek-Flavored Spinach and Orzo Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek-Flavored Spinach and Orzo Soup

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