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Lemon Orzo Vegetable Soup

By OcadoLife
Orzo is pasta that looks like fat grains of rice – great for busy families as it cooks so quickly! It really bulks out this fresh-tasting, zesty soup , making for a satisfying weeknight dinner that you can have on the…
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Ingredients

13 total
  • 4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1.5 litres of veg stock
  • 200 g of orzo
  • 200 g of frozen peas
  • 125 g of spinach
  • 0.5 bunch of chives, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch of parsley, leaves finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 courgettes, finely diced

Method

5 steps

  1. Step 1

    In a large, heavy-bottomed pan with 2tbsp of oil, gently sauté the onion, celery, carrots, bay leaves and courgettes for 3 mins.

  2. Step 2

    Add the stock to the pan and bring to the boil, then turn down to a low simmer for 10 mins.

  3. Step 3

    While the veg simmers, cook the orzo in a separate pan of salted boiling water for 9-10 mins until al dente, drain and then add to the veg. (If the orzo isn't cooked separately the soup becomes very thick with starch.)

  4. Step 4

    Now add the peas and spinach and cook for a further 2 mins. Remove from the heat, add the herbs, lemon juice and zest and 2tbsp olive oil.

  5. Step 5

    Season to taste and serve in bowls.