Green Vegetable Orzo Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 teaspoons olive oil
2 stalks leeksWash, trim and slice thin
2 cloves garlic, mincedWash, peel and minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon basil
4 cups low salt chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen green beans
1 (15oz.) can no added salt cannellini beans
2 cups fresh spinach
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In stock pot, heat oil over medium high heat.
2Add leeks, garlic  and salt cook until tender.
3Add broth, black pepper, basil, chicken broth, beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
4Uncover and add orzo and cook 7 minutes 
5Add green beans, peas, spinach, lemon zest and lemon juice. Simmer 3 minutes uncovered
6Serve in bowls and top with Parmesan Cheese. Serve hot.
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth and GF orzo pasta. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates