Italian Orzo Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

  • Onion, diced (med.)
  • Carrots, diced (1 lb)
  • Fire Roasted Tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)
  • Orzo Pasta (8 oz.)
  • Spinach, Thawed (30 oz.)
  • Great Northern Beans (1 can)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp.)
  • Garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • Vegetable Stock (6 cups)
  • Thyme (.5 tsp.)
  • Oregano (.25 tsp.)
  • Rosemary (.25 tsp.)
  • Salt (1 tsp.)
  • Black Pepper (.5 tsp)

Directions:

  1. Saute Onion and Garlic in Olive Oil in a large stock pot.
  2. Add Carrots and cook until they start getting soft.
  3. Add Stock, Tomatoes, Orzo, and all other spices and bring it to a boil.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes, add beans and simmer for 3 more minutes.
  5. Add Spinach and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes.