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Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add in celery and carrots and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add stock and bring it to a boil on high heat. Once the stock is boiling, add chickpeas, orzo and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook uncovered on medium-high heat until the orzo is cooked through, about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Once orzo is cooked, stir in lemon juice, baby spinach, parsley, and dill. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm.
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