Vegan Orzo Soup is the plant-based version of classic chicken lemon orzo soup. Made with chickpeas and veggies, this is a rich and hearty vegetarian orzo soup.
Orzo soup is a soup dish made with orzo pasta. Orzo pasta is a small pasta that is cut into a rice shape. It looks a lot like rice, but it's actually pasta.
There are many orzo soup variations, but a classic recipe is chicken lemon orzo soup. It's a lot like chicken lemon rice soup (which I also have a plant-based version of), but with pasta instead of rice.
This vegan version of orzo soup uses chickpeas instead of chicken. We'll also add some classic veggies like carrots and celery. And make it super flavorful and rich with lemon and fresh herbs.
Step 1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Step 3. Add the vegetable stock, orzo, chickpeas, lemon juice, flax egg, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil and let simmer until pasta is soft - cook time will vary based on your pasta. Serve with a garnish of fresh herbs and lemon, and enjoy!
Like when you cook pasta, boil the soup for the amount of time it indicates on the box. Then check to see if the orzo is cooked. If so, you're ready. If not, let the soup cook for a few more minutes until the pasta is soft.
Substitute chickpeas with another bean like cannellini beans. Or use cubed tofu or tempeh. For more of a 'chicken lemon orzo soup' feel, use a plant-based chicken substitute.
Thank you God for this soup. Help it to warm and nourish our bodies. Amen.
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Vegan Orzo Soup is the plant-based version of classic chicken lemon orzo soup. Made with chickpeas and veggies, this is a rich and hearty vegetarian orzo soup.
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