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Slowcooker Italian Orzo & Parmesan Soup
- Category: Comfort |
Any soup that has pasta in it is a winner for me. A hug in a bowl with hidden veg, filling with the pasta & added parmesan say hello to you new favourite.
SERVES
6
CALORIES
235
This Slow Cooker Italian Orzo & Parmesan Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that’s sure to become a staple in your household. With just 235 calories per serving and serving 6 generous bowls at just 45p each, this soup is not only delicious but also budget-friendly.
Whether you’re craving a hearty meal on a chilly evening or looking for a satisfying lunch option, our Slow Cooker Italian Orzo & Parmesan Soup ticks all the boxes. Plus, with the convenience of slow cooking, you can simply set it and forget it until it’s time to enjoy a steaming bowl of comfort. For more super easy slow cooker recipes you can pick up my first ever cookbook The Healthy Slow Cooker Book or my latest slow cooker book Slow Cooker Even Easier on Amazon today.
Tags:
- slow cooker |
- slowcooker |
- soup |
Method
Step 1
Begin by pouring half of the chicken or vegetable stock into the slow cooker, followed by all of the other ingredients apart from the pasta and parmesan.
Step 2
Set your slow cooker to the high setting and let the ingredients simmer together for about 3 hours.
Step 3
After 3 hours of simmering, blitz the broth and add the orzo pasta to the mix along with the remaining stock and cook for another 40-45 minutes.
Step 4
Once the orzo is cooked , it’s time to add the finishing touches. Sprinkle generous amounts of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the dish and garnish with black pepper and chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil.
Step 5
Serve your slow cooker Italian orzo piping hot. Buon appetito!
Ingredients
2 onions
2 carrots
3 celery sticks
3 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper
1.5L (50 fl oz) of chicken stock
300g (1 1/4 cup) dry orzo pasta
75g (1/2 cup) of Parsmesan to garnish
Fresh thyme to garnish
