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Lentil Orzo Soup

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A comforting and nutritious Lentil Orzo Soup, perfect for cozy evenings with family.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry lentils (rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley or grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add rinsed lentils, dried thyme or Italian seasoning, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils begin to soften.
  4. Stir in the orzo pasta and continue simmering for 8 to 10 minutes until both the pasta and lentils are tender.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen without orzo for up to 3 months.

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