Description
Vegetable Orzo Soup is a delightful, hearty dish brimming with vibrant vegetables and tender orzo pasta, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth. This comforting soup is perfect for any season, offering warmth on chilly nights and a nutritious option for lunch or dinner. Prepare it in under an hour—ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Versatile and customizable, you can easily incorporate your favorite seasonal vegetables and herbs to make each batch unique. Enjoy this wholesome soup as a family-friendly dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 6–7 cups vegetable broth
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- ⅓ cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook for about 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add potatoes, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and celery salt. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo; reduce heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 25–30 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the corn. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat; stir in fresh parsley and optional lemon juice or vinegar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding seasonal vegetables like spinach or zucchini. To enhance the flavor profile, consider using homemade vegetable broth.