Spinach Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Spinach Lemon Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 2 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves, Packed; 1-1/2 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta; 8 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Broth; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, More Or Less As Needed

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Large Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
2 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves, Packed
1-1/2 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta
8 cups Vegetable Or Chicken Broth
2 Tablespoons Water
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, More Or Less As Needed

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot or stock pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the lemon zest, red pepper flakes and thyme and cook another 3 minutes until the onions are tender and translucent. Turn the heat to medium and add the spinach and orzo. Cook for 1 minute and then add the broth and lemon juice.
2
Bring to a light simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes until the orzo is barely tender. Whisk the water and cornstarch in a small bowl. With the soup at a light boil, whisk in the cornstarch mixture and stir rapidly. Allow the soup to thicken, about 3 minutes.
3
Serve immediately garnished with freshly grated Parmesan.
4
Cassie's notes:
5
This soup is also great with 1-2 cups of cooked chicken added in. Feel free to use chopped frozen spinach-just make sure you thaw, drain and squeeze out the excess water.

1017

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice, and more.

Yes, Spinach Lemon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Lemon Orzo Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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