Orzo Florentine Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup orzo
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • ½ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg baby spinach, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add onion, Italian seasoning, and red pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is browned and tender.
  2. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta and tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until pasta is done.
  3. Stir in cheeses, salt, and pepper. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Gradually stir in spinach until wilted.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 3
Calories
479
479
Fat (g) 20 20
Sat. Fat (g) 11 11
Protein (g) 23 23
Carb (g) 52 52
Fiber (g) 9 9
Sodium (mg) 575 575

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