Spinach and Basil Soup with Orzo

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Featured in the July 2017 Hookui.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 (14.5-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian-style stewed chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped leaf spinach (no need to thaw) or fresh spinach (washed)
1 teaspoon pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

In a large pot, heat olive oil; add onion and garlic and saute until onion is tender.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in orzo, tomatoes, basil, spinach, pepper, and salt.
Reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook until pasta is tender.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Serve hot with fresh bread or garlic bread.

Serves 6.

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Super easy to make and very ono! I added Italian sausage to make it a meal all by itself.

by Wendy on 10/30/2017