Spinach Tomato Orzo Soup

Ingredients

• • 1 medium onion - chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic - chopped

  • 1/2 lb fresh spinach - chopped

  • 1 15-oz can diced Italian tomatoes (with oregano & basil)

  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes

  • 1/4 box orzo

  • Rotisserie chicken - shredded

  • 1 quart (or box) chicken stock - more if needed

  • Olive oil

  • Parmesan cheese (optional topping)

Preparation

• Preheat a large pot.  Drizzle with olive oil.  Add onions and saute until tender.  Add garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.  Add canned tomatoes,  spinach, and chicken stock.  Simmer for an hour. 

• Cook orzo separately per the box instructions.   

• Add orzo and shredded rotisserie chicken to the soup.  

• Serve topped with parmesan cheese
  
  
  
  

• Notes

• I cook my orzo separately.  That way my family can use as much pasta as they like.  Pasta also absorbs a lot of broth, which is another reason to cook separately.  

Barb Wilson