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Lemon Vegetable Orzo Soup Recipe - Healthy & Fast

Lemon Herb Orzo Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 cup dried orzo pasta
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme optional
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1 large lemon juiced and zested

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent and vegetables begin to soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme (if using), cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in the orzo pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente.
  • Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped fresh dill.
  • Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill and lemon slices if desired.