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Tomato Spinach Orzo Soup is a twist on classic tomato soup that adds spinach, orzo pasta and vegetables to create a flavorful and comforting fall soup that the whole family will love. Pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping!
Today’s Tomato Spinach Orzo Soup makes provide me with that needed comfort as the cold months roll in. I have been turning to comfort food a lot lately and not just because of the cold weather.
I think it also has to do with the fact that we have decided to move to Cleveland which means selling a house! Don’t get me wrong I am very excited to be moving to Cleveland and have my family closer to me but selling a house is a stressful adventure. For those that have gone through it you know what I am talking about.
The first two weeks that our house was listed we had 20 showings. Now keep in mind that I have two small children. Boys. Messy, energetic boys. I feel like my life now consists of me running around picking up after them constantly so that if we have a last minute showing my house is in order.
I also love making this Italian Meatball Tomato Soup, Moroccan Tomato Couscous Soup, Tomato Red Pepper Bulgur Soup, Vegetable Cabbage Soup and Homemade Minestrone Soup.
Recipe Ingredients
For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below.
- Vegetables: The vegetables in this soup are celery, carrots and whole tomatoes.
- Spices: The spice mixture is oregano, thyme and basil. They work so well together to flavor this soup.
- Spinach: Fresh spinach is added into this soup. If you use frozen be sure to let the spinach thaw and squeeze the water out of the spinach before adding it to the soup.
- Pasta: This soup uses orzo. I love the small pasta in this soup. You also can use pastina or a different small pasta.
How to Make this Tomato Spinach Orzo Soup
Step 1: Cook Pasta: Cook orzo pasta according to package. Run under cold water when done and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté Veggies: In a large pot heat olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté the onion, celery, carrots and garlic until soft and garlic is fragrant.
Step 3: Add Other Ingredients: Add the vegetable stock, whole tomatoes, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes on low.
Step 4: Add Spinach: Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Add orzo pasta and stir to combine.
Serve warm in soup bowls with fresh basil as a garnish and grilled cheese for dipping.
Store Tips
Store this soup in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat you can heat on the stove or in the microwave.
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Tomato Spinach Orzo Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery , diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock, or chicken stock
- 1 can whole tomatoes, or use 2-15oz cans of whole tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon basil, or 1 Tablespoon of fresh basil chopped
- 8 ounces spinach, rinsed
- 6 ounces orzo pasta, cooked
- Salt and pepper to taste
- basil, to garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package. Run under cold water when done and set aside.
- In a large pot heat olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté the onion, celery, carrots and garlic until soft and garlic is fragrant.
- Add the vegetable stock, whole tomatoes, oregano, thyme, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes on low.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Add orzo pasta and stir to combine. Serve warm in soup bowls with fresh basil as a garnish and grilled cheese for dipping.
Notes
- You can use vegetable or chicken broth for this soup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Comforting soup that is easy to make.
This looks really good. I’ll have to pick up the ingredients and give it a try – especially before our weather thaws out. Or before the next snowy/icy day.
You should! I hope you like it. I love the orzo and spinach in it to give a new twist on tomato soup!
This is my kind of soup. Very comforting.
Thanks Maureen! It is comforting!
There is nothing like tomato soup! Love that you added my favorite pasta, orzo.
Totally agree with you!
Oh girl, we just moved (from Vermont to Kentucky) for about the umpteenth time — and selling a house is definitely a stressor (and realtors don’t make it any easier)! Hang in there. And burn a cookie-scented candle in the kitchen for half an hour before each showing. 🙂
Ha! I love that idea–I am running out to buy a cookie scented candle! 😉