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Kidney Bean, Spinach, & Orzo Soup (30 minute!)

December 28, 2017 By Kaitlin McGinn 12 Comments

One pot, 30-minute Kidney Bean, Spinach, Orzo Soup! This cozy meal comes together quick (with lots of pantry staples!) for an easy vegan weeknight meal.

Bowl of kidney bean, spinach, and orzo soup with spoon

Orzo soup! This simple yet cozy 10-ingredient, 1 pot, 30-minute soup is made with many easy pantry staples. It’s one of those meals I whip together when I haven’t been to the store in a while (read: low on fresh produce). Usually my motto is… when in doubt, make soup! This is always one of my favorites and so satisfying on a chilly day.

Kidney bean spinach soup in a bowl with spoon

You could easily swap out the spinach for kale or do a combination of both. Soup is super versatile and the addition of leeks and zucchini are a couple of my favorite variations. My 5 year old daughter’s analysis? “I like it. The orzo seems pretty good. It’s squishy!” (Said while making a squishy hand motion.) Sounds like we’ve got a real recipe critic on our hands πŸ˜‰

If you’re looking for more quick and easy inspiration, also check out the 15 Best Easy Vegan Weeknight Meals.

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Bean orzo soup in a bowl with spoon
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Kidney Bean, Spinach, & Orzo Soup

One pot, 30-minute Kidney Bean, Spinach, Orzo Soup! This cozy meal comes together quick with lots of pantry staples for an easy vegan weeknight meal!
Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings:5 medium bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup orzo* (uncooked)
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Dice onion.
  • In a stockpot over med-high heat, saute onion in 3 Tbsp. water or broth for about 7-8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, dice carrot and mince garlic.
  • When onion is translucent, add carrots, garlic, basil, and oregano. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups broth, and tomatoes with juice. Bring to a light boil.
  • Rinse and drain beans. Add to pot.
  • Add orzo and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is cooked.
  • Stir in spinach during the last couple minutes of cooking.
  • Salt to taste.

Notes

*I love soup on the thicker side, so decrease orzo to 1/2 cup if you’d like it a bit more brothy. (The orzo will also continue to soak up the broth as it sits or if saved for leftovers.)
For gluten-free, sub the orzo for quinoa, rice, or a different gluten-free pasta.
Variations: try this with kale, leeks, zucchini, celery, other herbs, etc.!

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6464IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
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Photo collage of kidney bean spinach orzo soup

Enjoying this Kidney Bean Spinach Soup? Feel free to also check out this Bedtime Golden Turmeric Milk, Fiesta Three Bean Chili, or Lemon Garlic Orzo with Asparagus!

Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Main Dish, Recipe, Soup, Vegan Tagged With: autumn, basil, carrot, comfort food, family-friendly, garlic, kidney beans, one pot, onion, oregano, orzo, spinach, tomato, weeknight, winter

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Comments

  1. sarah-something

    January 12, 2018 at 3:48 am

    This was a total winner! Super easy, thick, hearty & yummy. I added 2 tbsp of tomato paste, made it twice in one week. Thank you! I have loved all of the recipes I have made from your blog

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      January 30, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      So great to hear, Sarah! And awesome idea with the tomato paste addition – thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  2. Kira

    January 19, 2018 at 6:32 am

    I want to make this with real orzo (barley) instead of pasta orzo. Any tips for cooking? Should I cook the barley and then add it to the soup?

    Reply
    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      January 30, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      Hi Kira! Barley takes about twice as long to cook (and soaks up a bit more water) so I’d suggest cooking it separately and stirring it in. Or if you’re cooking it with the soup, add another cup of broth (or more as needed). Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  3. lefthand

    November 27, 2018 at 3:39 am

    Looks delicious! Approximately how many calories per serving?

    Reply
  4. Rachael Ploegstra

    January 7, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    gonna try this with a little pesto added.

    Reply
  5. Alessandra

    May 19, 2019 at 5:13 am

    Have you try doing this recipe in the instant pot?i wonder about how long it would take?

    Reply
    • Kaitlin McGinn

      June 11, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Good question – I’ve never made it in the instant pot, but I bet it’d work well! (I’m guessing maybe 10 minutes?)

      Reply
  6. Natasha

    March 4, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    This looks very good!!! Can I freeze it?

    Reply
    • Kaitlin McGinn

      March 4, 2020 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Natasha! You could, but I would suggest making & freezing it without the orzo (as pasta tends to turn quite mushy when freezing & reheating). Then cook the orzo separately and add it in when you’re ready to thaw and reheat. Hope you enjoy if you give it a try! Wishing you a beautiful rest of the week πŸ™‚ -Kaitlin

      Reply
  7. Steph

    October 25, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Could you substitute any type of bean for the kidney beans?

    Reply
    • Kaitlin McGinn

      November 9, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Steph! Sure, feel free to substitute your own favorite bean here πŸ™‚ Hope you enjoy if you give it a try! -Kaitlin

      Reply

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