Description
A comforting and flavorful soup made with orzo pasta, vegetable broth, and zesty diced tomatoes, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the dried basil and oregano, and cook for another minute.
- Add the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or zucchini. Adjust seasoning to personal taste, and enjoy with crusty bread or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, vegetarian, orzo, quick meal, comfort food