Italian White Bean & Orzo Soup
White beans, tender orzo pasta, tomatoes, and herbs in a savory Italian-seasoned broth!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- ½ yellow or white onion diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 3 cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can white navy beans drained and rinsed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons crushed 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2039mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 6mg
