Gardenorzosoup Recipes

ORZO GARDEN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of broth to a boil, cook orzo over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
• In a large skillet, add oil and all the veggies, garlic and spices, sauté for a couple of minutes, add 1/2 cup of broth and cook about 4 minutes.
• Drain orzo, place in a serving bowl and add in veggies and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle grated cheese on top, optional.
• Note: to make this a vegetarian dish, substitute the chicken broth for a veg broth.

GARDEN ORZO RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute zucchini and shallot in oil until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the orzo, broth and milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
• Stir in the spinach, tomatoes and basil; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Yield: 6 servings.
• 2/3 cup: 202 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.

EASY DELICIOUS HAMBURGER ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Brown ground beef with onion.
• Drain.
• In large pot place meat and onion, water, bouillon, and tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil; cover and turn heat down to low.
• Let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in orzo and frozen veggies, and salt and pepper.
• Allow to simmer an additional 15-20 minutes or until orzo is done.
• Serve hot with warm, buttered bread.