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Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup

Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup

Lemon chickpea orzo soup is best kind of comfort food.
4.25 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine World
Servings 4 people
Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant pot

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups vegetable broth chicken style
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch dried rosemary
  • 1 each bay leaf
  • 4 ounces spinach fresh or frozen
  • 15 ounces chickpeas or one can, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add vegetable broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf, into the Instant Pot and stir.
  • Add in spinach, beans, and orzo and stir. Close the lid and seal the vent.
  • Cook at HIGH Pressure for 3 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 7 minutes and then very carefully release all remaining pressure.
  • Stir in lemon juice and season to taste immediately before serving.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy, Healthy, Instant Pot, Oil Free, Vegan