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Bowl of Orzo and Veggie Soup with Spoon on the Side and Bread in the Background
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20 Minute Veggie Orzo Pesto Soup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
This hearty vegetable pesto soup is made with carrots, peas and mushrooms simmered in a flavorful pesto broth with orzo pasta. It takes only 20 minutes to make!
Servings: 4
Author: Alissa Saenz
Ingredients
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 oz. white button mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • ½ cup orzo pasta
  • 1 ½ cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 tbsp. vegan pesto store bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place broth and water in large saucepan or stock pot and bring to a simmer. Add mushrooms and carrots. Lower heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
  2. Add orzo and simmer until fully cooked and veggies are tender, about 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in peas, pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste test and adjust as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Recipe Notes

Be sure to taste test and adjust to your preference, as different varieties of vegetable broth and pesto can vary a lot in flavor intensity.