Garden Vegetable Orzo Soup

This hearty Garden Vegetable Orzo Soup combines tender squash, zucchini, and carrots in a flavorful chicken broth, making it a nourishing and vibrant dish. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, this recipe features fluffy orzo pasta that adds a delightful texture. Bursting with garden-fresh flavors, it's a warm bowl of goodness that the whole family will love.
ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium squash, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2.
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4.
Add diced squash, zucchini, and sliced carrots, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
- 5.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- 6.
Stir in the orzo pasta and simmer until cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- 7.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.