Easy One Pot Orzo with Tomatoes, Corn & Zucchini
Servings: 3 -4
Get this easy one pot orzo with tomatoes corn and zucchini on the table in just 30 minutes! A tasty pasta recipe celebrating summer produce.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups baby tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (from about 2 ears of corn)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- handful fresh basil leaves (about 1/4 cup)
- squeeze lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
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- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
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