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Mediterranean Orzo Soup

A delightful fusion of flavors that's sure to warm your heart and soul, bursting with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium brown/yellow onion peeled and finely diced
  • 1 large carrot washed, finely diced
  • 2 ribs celery finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 170 g cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 piece Parmesan rind about 7 ½ cm/3 inches
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried red chilli pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried orzo/risoni pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups curly kale stems removed - finely chopped and firmly packed
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • extra virgin olive oil a drizzle

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened.
  2. Stir in the garlic, cherry tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
  3. Add the vegetable stock, Parmesan rind, oregano, and red chilli pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the orzo pasta and kale, and simmer until the orzo is cooked al dente.
  5. Remove the Parmesan rind, season with salt and pepper, and stir in fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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