🍋 Vegan Lemon Orzo Soup — A Bowl of Sunshine 🌿

When the weather calls for comfort, this Vegan Lemon Orzo Soup answers with warmth, zest, and vibrant nourishment. 💛 It’s cozy, citrusy, and filled with feel-good ingredients that’ll leave you refreshed and satisfied. Think of it as a hug in a bowl—with a zesty twist! 🍲✨

🌱 Ingredients

Simple, wholesome, and easy to find:

• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

• 1 small onion, diced 🧅

• 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

• 2 carrots, sliced into coins 🥕

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 6 cups vegetable broth 🥣

• 3/4 cup dry orzo pasta 🍜

• 2 cups fresh spinach 🌿

• Juice of 1 lemon + extra slices for garnish 🍋

• Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Sauté the base: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender.

2. Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the orzo and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.

3. Add greens & lemon: Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Then add fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

4. Serve it up: Ladle into bowls, garnish with a lemon slice and a pinch of black pepper. Enjoy warm! 🍽️

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add chickpeas or white beans for extra protein. 🫘

• Craving creamy? Stir in a splash of unsweetened coconut milk at the end. 🥥

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days—it gets even better the next day!

Whether you’re fighting off a cold or just want something light and healing, this soup is everything you didn’t know you needed. ✨🌱