Easy Spinach Soup

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This soothing spinach soup made with hearty vegetables and orzo in chicken broth is comforting, flavorful, and ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 clove garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add carrots, scallions, and garlic; cook and stir until scallions are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
2 Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.