Name: One-Pot Vegetable Orzo Soup
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter; 1 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced carrots; 1/2 cup diced celery; 2 cloves minced garlic; 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/8 tsp dried oregano; 1/8 tsp dried rosemary; 2 cups fresh spinach; salt and pepper to taste; parmesan cheese for topping

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp butter
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
2 cloves minced garlic
3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/8 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp dried rosemary
2 cups fresh spinach
salt and pepper to taste
parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender.
Add carrots and celery, sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Add in broth, tomatoes, orzo, thyme, oregano, rosemary and stir to combine. Bring soup to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the spinach for a minute and allow to wilt. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve. Serves 4.