Vegetable Orzo Soup

This is a light soup that is super easy to make and wonderful comfort food. Lemon is one of my favourite add-ins to elevate a soup. The combination of lemon and thyme is so perfect!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp, vegetable oil
1 medium onion (approx. ¾ cup)
1 stalk of celery, chopped small
1 carrot (approx. ½ cup), chop small
2 garlic cloves, smashed
⅓ cup orzo
4 cups vegetable broth
1-2 tbsp thyme
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Optional: ½ cup chopped seitan or vegan chick’n,or 1 cup chickpeas


Instructions:

Heat oil in a medium sized pot.

Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Saute on medium heat for 3-5 min or until the onions are translucent.

Add orzo, stirring constantly until orzo is lightly browned.

Add vegetable broth and stir. Cover pot and cook for 8-10 min.

Optional: Add seitan/vegan chick’n or chickpeas and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add thyme & lemon juice & stir.

Salt to taste if necessary and serve.

For a different flavour profile: instead of thyme, use oregano.

Enjoy!