Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Vegetarian
• Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
• Keywords: orzo soup, vegetable soup, lemon herb soup, healthy soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup orzo pasta
• 1 (15 oz) can white beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add orzo and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in beans, spinach or kale, oregano, and thyme.
7. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until greens are wilted and soup is hearty.
8. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth if not vegetarian.
• Add zucchini or bell peppers for extra veggies.
• For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of coconut milk or cream.