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Lemon Orzo Soup

Lemon Orzo Soup

This easy and quick vegan soup has a Mediterranean vibe. It is full of fresh herbs, copious veggies, beans and orzo pasta. It is with light and filling with a lemon and turmeric infused broth that is comforting and good for you.
5 from 2 votes
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, Californian, fusion, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 8 oz orzo
  • 8 cups water
  • 15 oz cannellini beans drained
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat fry garlic and onions for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add celery, carrots and butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes stirring often.
  • Add orzo and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add water, beans, peas, turmeric, salt and herbs and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 15 minutes until all veggies are fork tender.
  • Last add lemon, taste for salt and adjust to your taste and garnish with fresh herbs and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 588mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10673IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cozy, Easy, herbs, lemon, light, orzo, pasta, soup, winter
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