Description
Orzo Leek and Dill Soup is a delightful blend of fresh flavors that brings comfort and nourishment to your table. This light yet hearty soup features tender orzo pasta, aromatic leeks, and fragrant dill, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth. Ideal for any season, this recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend meal. With vibrant ingredients and the zesty brightness of lemon, every spoonful is a refreshing experience. Enjoy this nourishing bowl as a standalone dish or pair it with wholesome sides for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 1 leek (diced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 120 g orzo pasta
- 1.5 l vegetable stock
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, diced carrot, and leek; season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 6 minutes until softened.
- Dissolve the stock cube in boiling water to prepare vegetable stock.
- Add orzo pasta and vegetable stock to the pot along with dried thyme. Simmer for about 12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in fresh dill.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and garnished with dill.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg