Italian White Bean & Orzo Soup

This called for 2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes... I did 1.5 and my kids still wouldn't eat it.  So I cut it down to 3/4, but I liked it with a bit of spice.

Italian White Bean & Orzo Soup

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Ingredients

·         1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

·         1/2 yellow or white onion, diced

·         2 tablespoons butter

·         1 tablespoon minced garlic

·         6 cups chicken broth 

·         3 cups water

·         1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

·         1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

·         1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

·         1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed

·         salt and pepper to taste

·         3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

Instructions

1.    In a large stock pot melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, orzo, and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and onions are tender.

2.    Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and Italian seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 20-25 minutes until orzo pasta is fully cooked and tender.

3.    If the soup is too thick, add up to 3 cups of water to get a good broth. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve warm and garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley if desired.

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