Name: Italian Spinach and Orzo Soup
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 cup diced celery; 3 cloves minced garlic; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes; 1 cup orzo pasta; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp dried rosemary; 1 (6 oz) pkg fresh spinach or 4 cups; salt and black pepper to taste

Ingredients

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2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
3 cloves minced garlic
6 cups chicken broth
1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1 (6 oz) pkg fresh spinach or 4 cups
salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add in onion and cook until soft. Add carrots, celery and garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Next, mix in chicken broth, tomatoes, orzo (pasta), thyme, oregano, rosemary and stir to combine. Bring soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Add in the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it is bright green and wilted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste (if needed). Serve warm. Serves 4-6.