Orzo Vegetable Soup

Orzo Vegetable Soup

from vegancocotte.com
35 min
4 servings

This quick and easy orzo vegetable soup is delicious and infused with so much flavor! It only takes 30 minutes to make in one pot for a cozy, hearty meal that will warm you up on a chilly day.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2-3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) orzo
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable stock
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 cups (100 g) kale, roughly chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 6-7 minutes over medium heat until softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic, red chili flakes, dried thyme, oregano and basil and continue to cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Next, add the chickpeas, beans, orzo and vegetable stock. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked.

  4. 4

    Stir in the lemon and kale and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the kale wilts.

  5. 5

    Season to taste and serve immediately with your favorite crusty bread if you like.