LEMON CHICKPEA ORZO SOUP

Name: LEMON CHICKPEA ORZO SOUP
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water (for water saute); 1/2 onion, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 7 – 8 cups vegetable broth or water (or combo); 1 cup whole wheat orzo; 2 cans (15oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup tahini; 1/4 – 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 – 4 large lemons); a large handful fresh baby kale or spinach; chopped fresh dill, to taste; mineral salt, to taste; fresh cracked pepper or lemon-pepper, to taste

4 servings

This Greek inspired lemon orzo soup recipe (aka vegan avgolemono) with chickpeas and dill is super easy to make and will be ready in 30 minutes!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 cup water
for water saute
1/2 onion
diced
3 carrots
peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic
minced
7 – 8 cups vegetable broth or water
or combo
1 cup whole wheat orzo
2 cans chickpeas
drained and rinsed, 15oz.
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 – 1/2 cup lemon juice
about 2 – 4 large lemons
a large handful fresh baby kale or spinach
chopped fresh dill
to taste
mineral salt
to taste
fresh cracked pepper or lemon-pepper
to taste

Directions

1
Heat oil or water over medium heat, add onion and carrot, saute for about 5 – 7 minutes, add the garlic and saute for 1 minute more.
2
Add the broth or water, bring to a boil, add the orzo and chickpeas, reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle boil for 8- 9 minutes, orzo should be tender.
3
Remove from heat, add tahini and lemon juice (start with the smaller amount of juice, adding more to taste), stir well. Add the baby kale or spinach, give a good stir, greens will soften and wilt within a few minutes. Add as much dill as you like, and season well with salt & pepper. Soup will thicken upon standing, add more liquids as needed.
4
Serve in individual bowl with your favorite crusty artisan bread for soaking up the wonderful juices.
5
Serves 4

LEMON CHICKPEA ORZO SOUP

5.0(141)30 min4 servings

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