Photo by: Joy the Baker
Spinach
I actually love spinach. Is that weird? It's one of my favorites. I love mixing it with pasta and cottage cheese but also, having it on a salad. Spinach is one of the ...
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Photo by: Joy the Baker
Spinach
I actually love spinach. Is that weird? It's one of my favorites. I love mixing it with pasta and cottage cheese but also, having it on a salad. Spinach is one of the top rich in iron veggies to stock-up on.
Make Spinach Tomato Orzo Soup
Ingredients:
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb spinach, fresh or frozen, defrosted
1 - 15 oz can diced Italian tomatoes (with oregano and basil)
1 lb package orzo pasta
2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
2 quarts water
olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat a large soup. Drizzle with olive oil. Add onions and saute until tender. Add garlic and saute for 2 - 3 minutes. Add canned tomatoes, spinach, chicken or vegetable stock and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
2. Add orzo cook for 12 - 15 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
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