Easy Orzo Spinach Soup recipe. Made with tomatoes and carrots and sprinkled with red pepper flakes, this spicy dinner idea warms you up.
We made it through the week!
Well, if you are looking at me, I would have to say BARELY made it through. This week seemed to drag on forever.
But spring is right around the corner, so warm weather is on the horizon. But until then, I will be making this soup on repeat.
What you need to make Orzo Spinach Soup
One thing I love about this Orzo Spinach Soup is that uses ingredients that I always keep on hand. All you need is:
- oil
- onions
- spinach
- carrots
- garlic
- vegetable broth
- diced tomatoes
- orzo
- dried thyme
- oregano
- rosemary
- salt & pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes
I love throwing the baby spinach in the soup whole because I think it makes the soup look pretty. My husband on the other hand HATES it. He says it is a lot harder to eat, which maybe is true. But I kinda like that extra texture in the soup.
If you are like him and want this soup to be more manageable to eat, you can definitely cut up the spinach. I won’t be offended.
These winter months, my go-to soup recipe has been my Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup. But now with this soup, I think it is a regular rotation of the two these soups.
They are both vegan and SO easy to make. I love pairing it with a good sourdough bread and some cheese.
And don’t worry. I will still be making this soup through the spring, and probably summer months as well.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Orzo Spinach Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into coins
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp rosemary
- 4 cups baby spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion for 4 minutes until transparent. Add in the carrots and garlic and saute for an additional 4 minutes.
- Stir in the vegetable broth, tomatoes, orzo, thyme, oregano and rosemary. Bring the soup to a boil and reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, stiring occasionally.
- Mix in the spinach and cook for around 1 minute, or until the spinach is wilted. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, and mix in the crushed red pepper flakes.
Love how quick and easy this is to make! Spinach is one of my favorites and the orzo helped make this soup more filling.
I hope you give it a go. It is one of my favourite soup recipes 🙂
Delicious and best Dinner option. Total filler and healthy too.
It is one of my favourites. Thanks Veena 🙂
This spinach and Orzo soup looks enticing with all the different flavors and textures you have combined. Most of the ingredients I have on hand already, so before Florida heats up again for the year, I will be making this awesome recipe. It also looks like it would be ok frozen too— have you frozen it before? Let me know if you think it would be ok.
Thanks in advance
Heidy
You must give it a go!!
I have never frozen it, but I think it should work without the spinach. Just put the spinach in after!
This orzo spinach soup screams comfort food and is sure to warm up anyone on a cold winter day.
Definitely comfort food in these times!
What a tasty but light soup to have for a warming lunch during our super rainy season. It was easy to make and loved the rosemary and Italian type seasonings mixed with the orzo. I think I’m going to try it with chicken next time as the family likes soups that are a little heartier.
Ooh, that sounds so good! I am glad you liked it 🙂
I agree with you, this soup is so beautiful! I bet it tastes just as delicious! Comfort food at its finest!
It is so good 🙂
A beautiful soup for chilly weather. I love the simple mix of vegetables! Another addition to my orzo recipe collection.
Yes!! Right now it is a staple in my pantry!
I often add orzo to my salads and soups, it adds great texture and absorbs flavours really well! Looks so delicious!
Agree! Thanks Anna 🙂
This is such a cozy, delicious soup! I love the spicy kick the red pepper adds, and it’s super simple to make.
Me too! Thanks Amanda!
This orzo spinach soup looks entirely delicious! I love how simple and clean the ingredient list is and how hearty this looks for a vegetarian dish. Can’t wait to warm up with a bowl of this!
Agree! Thanks Jenni 🙂
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Thanks!!
No carrots listed in your list of ingredients lol
how much carrots do you put in?
Oops so sorry, thank you so much for catching that! I edited it in!