Tomato Orzo Soup
: phoebe's pure food
: soup, healthy, vegetarian, vegan
Serves: 8
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning 1½ cups dry orzo noodles 2 cups raw spinach, chopped salt and pepper, to taste fresh lemon juice grated parmesan cheese, to garnish (optional) In a 2-quart pot, over medium heat sauté the onions and celery until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the carrots, broth, tomato paste, basil, and lemon pepper seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add the orzo and spinach to the soup, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Garish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and cheese. Recipe by phoebe's pure food at https://www.phoebespurefood.com/tomato-orzo-soup/
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