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Vegetable Orzo Soup

Published: Apr 16, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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Cozy and warming, this creamy vegetable orzo soup is packed with tasty vegetables and herbs. It's so easy to make as a tasty comfort food lunch or light dinner in just 30 minutes!

Do check out my sweet potato turmeric soup for another warming vegan lunch idea!

vegetable orzo soup in two white bowls next to a small bowl of herbs and beige cloth.

Do you ever have those days when you feel like you need to really up your vegetable game? If you do, then this vegan orzo soup is just the thing! As well as being so quick to make, you can easily use the vegetables you have to hand - it's very versatile!

This warming soup joins my vegan vegetable soup with no tomatoes, creamy vegetable gnocchi soup and celery leek and potato soup as being both tasty and hearty, making them perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🥕 Ingredients
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Expert recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍽 What to serve with vegetable soup
  • 🥣 More cozy soups
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Cozy comfort food. With so many vegetables and herbs, this vegetable soup with orzo is both a hug in a bowl and packed with nourishing ingredients.

Versatile. You can easily swap vegetables in and out for those you have to hand.

Quick and easy. All simple steps to make this one pot vegetable orzo soup, and it's ready in just 30 minutes!

🥕 Ingredients

individually labelled ingredients to make vegetable orzo soup including dried herbs, vegetables and vegetable stock.

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Some notes on a few of them:

  • Orzo pasta - this is the small pasta (also known as risoni) that looks like a large grain of rice. It's quite readily available and there are gluten free versions too.
  • Coconut milk - this gives us a creamy vegetable orzo soup and I suggest using the type that you purchase in a can rather than the pouring kind for coffee.
  • Kale - I suggest using curly kale or lacinato kale for this soup.

📖 Swaps and variations

Swap orzo for another small pasta. If you're out of orzo you can use another small pasta, just be mindful they may have different cook times. You can find lots of ideas in my post on alternatives to orzo pasta!

Leave out the coconut milk. If you aren't a fan, you can simply use extra vegetable stock to make the soup.

Add more coconut milk. I did try a recipe test of this soup with half a cup of coconut milk rather than a quarter cup. Personally it was a little too creamy for my taste, but if that's you thing then pour in a little extra!

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making this orzo vegetable soup is so simple, with just a few steps.

The full recipe instructions are set out in the card below, but these photos should help guide you:

onions in a metal pot on a stove top labelled number one.

Step 1: Saute onion

Drizzle olive oil into a large pot and add the onion. Saute for a few minutes to soften (image 1).

vegetables in a metal pot on a stove top labelled number two.

Step 2: Cook the vegetables

Tip in the carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic and herbs and cook for 4-5 minutes (image 2).

vegetables and herbs in stock in a metal pot on a stove top labelled number three.

Step 3: Pour in the vegetable stock and orzo

Tip in the orzo pasta and pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a very light simmer (image 3).

vegetable orzo soup in a metal pot on a stove top labelled number four.

Step 4: Pour in the coconut milk

Pour in the coconut milk, then cook the soup for 10-12 minutes. Add in the diced kale and cook for a few minutes so it wilts (image 4). Remove the bay leaf and ladle into your bowls.

💭 Expert recipe tips and notes

  • Dice the vegetables into small pieces of roughly the same size for an even cook time. If you do them a little more chunky, I would suggest to cook for a little longer before adding the orzo.
  • This recipe makes a fairly thick vegetarian orzo soup. Add a little more vegetable stock if you prefer something lighter in texture.
  • Try not to overcook the soup as the orzo pasta will go overly soft.
  • Don't forget to remove the bay leaf!

📋 Frequently asked questions

Is this a vegan orzo soup?

Yes, this is a vegetarian and vegan orzo soup as we don't use dairy or eggs.

How long to cook orzo in soup?

It's best to follow the packet instructions, but it typically takes 10-15 minutes to cook orzo in soup. Take care not to overcook it as it will go mushy in texture.

Do I need to add flour?

Adding flour isn't necessary as the orzo will thicken the soup.

Can you freeze this vegetable orzo soup?

I wouldn't suggest freezing this soup. I've tried and it was very thick due to the orzo absorbing the stock, and the orzo went overly mushy too.

🍽 What to serve with vegetable soup

  • Serve with homemade pita chips or seed crackers on the side for some crunch!
  • Pair with a fresh salad for extra vitamins! You may like to see my light kale and tahini salad or my asparagus caprese salad for spring.
  • If you want a heartier meal you can serve with a side of my turmeric turkey or my air fryer boneless chicken thighs.
  • Have a peek at my round-up of what to serve with soup for even more ideas!
vegetable orzo soup in a ladle over a soup pot.

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📖 Recipe

vegetable orzo soup in a white bowl with a spoon in it on a beige checked cloth.

Vegetable Orzo Soup

Claire
This vegetable orzo soup is warming and cozy, and equally perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. It's packed with tasty vegetables and is so creamy and delicious!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4 servings
Calories 173 kcal

Equipment

  • Soup pot
  • Ladle

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced or finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup carrots diced
  • ¼ cup celery diced
  • ½ cup zucchini diced
  • ¾ cup orzo
  • 2.5 cups vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup kale shredded
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle olive oil in your skillet, and saute onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Tip in the carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic, herbs and bay leaf and cook on a low to medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Tip in the orzo pasta and pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a very light simmer and pour in the coconut milk. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo has softened and is al dente in texture.
  • Add the shredded kale and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, then ladle into your bowls and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can dice the vegetables fairly small or more chunky to preference.
  • Make sure to add the kale towards the end of cook time so it keeps it texture and just wilts a little.
  • This makes a fairly thick soup. For a thinner soup add more vegetable stock to the pot.
  • Remember to remove the bay leaf!
  • Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • I suggest using white onion, which scores 0.
  • garlic, which scores 1.
  • orzo (for wheat) scores 1 with a ? as a liberator.
  • vegetable stock will depend upon ingredients used.
  • kale isn't rated. It is low histamine on other lists.
  • bay leaf has a ? with a note, 'small amounts are well tolerated'.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 617mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4739IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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