Orzo~Florentine Soup

This recipe I came up with is for my Mom, who loves Rosa Marina soup,,,,which is basically orzo pasta in a tomato broth. I wanted to see if I could make something a little heartier for her! This is what I came up with,,,,I hope she likes it!!,,,,Enjoy!

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

2 T olive oil

1 Medium onion (diced)

2 lg carrots (diced small)

1 clove garlic (minced)

2 T tomato paste

1 Bay Leaf

4 Cups Chicken Broth

2 -14 1/2 oz cans Petite diced tomatoes

1- 11 1/2 oz can V-8 juice

4-6 cups fresh baby spinach

1 T brown sugar

1 1/2 t dry basil

1/2 t dry oregano

salt and pepper

1 Cup orzo (measure dry) then cook

parmesan cheese (for garnish)

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Saute onion and carrot in olive oil until onion is translucent

add tomato paste then minced garlic

stir together and then add spinach

Pour in Chicken broth, tomatoes and V-8

add brown sugar and spices

Cover and bring to boil,,then lower to simmer

Meanwhile boil orzo as directed, cook for about 10 minutes

drain and add to soup

continue simmering covered until carrot is soft desired thickness achieved

serve with grated parmesan