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Hearty Vegetable Orzo Soup

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A nourishing recipe packed with seasonal vegetables and delightful flavors, this Hearty Vegetable Orzo Soup is perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 6–7 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp. celery salt
  • â…“ cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, optional
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. Sautéing the Aromatics: In a large dutch oven, melt butter (or heat oil) over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery with a few pinches of salt. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onions become translucent.
  2. Adding Flavor Boosters: Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Combining the Base Ingredients: Add the diced potatoes along with the canned tomatoes (including their juices), vegetable stock, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and celery salt. Stir well and bring this mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cooking the Orzo: Once simmering, add the dry orzo pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Finishing Touches: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the frozen sweet corn. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  6. Stirring in Freshness: Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Add lemon juice or apple cider vinegar if desired.
  7. Serving the Soup: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy warm.

Notes

This soup can be customized with different vegetables or additional proteins. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

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