White beans, tender orzo pasta, tomatoes, and herbs in a savory Italian-seasoned broth!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 25 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:4servings
Ingredients
1cupuncooked orzo pasta
½yellow or white onion, diced
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonminced garlic
6cupschicken broth , (or vegetable broth)
3cupswater
1 ½tablespoonsItalian seasoning
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1cancannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1canwhite navy beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper to taste
2teaspoonscrushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
Instructions
In a large stock pot melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, orzo, and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and onions are tender.
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and Italian seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 20-25 minutes until orzo pasta is fully cooked and tender.
If the soup is too thick, add up to 3 cups of water to get a good broth. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve warm and garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
Protein: feel free to add your favorite protein, like shredded chicken, sliced sausage, or shrimp.