Spinach, Pasta, and Pea Soup
By á-4131
For a vegetarian version of this lemony soup, use organic or lower-sodium vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
Cooking Light OCTOBER 2011-7 points plus
Yield: Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 thinly sliced green onions
- 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Preparation
Step 1
1. Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic and onions; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Add orzo, lemon rind, and chickpeas. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until orzo is done. Stir in oregano and next 4 ingredients (through spinach). Ladle 1 3/4 cups soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 4 teaspoons cheese.
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