Orzo Soup Family Favourite

Ingredients:

1 cup orzo pasta

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

2 carrots diced small like in photo

2 stalks celery diced

6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice fresh

2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in large pot medium heat, saute onion 3 mins.

Add garlic, carrots, celery, cook 4-5 mins until soft fragrant.

Pour in broth, add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bring to boil.

Add orzo pasta, reduce heat medium-low, simmer 9-10 mins stirring often until orzo tender.

Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley like in photo, taste adjust.

Serve hot directly or let cool and transfer to meal prep containers – stays perfect for 4 days, just add splash broth when reheating because orzo soaks.

Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins | Serves 6