Spinach Beet Soup

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This soup can be a whole meal in itself for finicky eaters, especially kids.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta

  • 4 cups fresh spinach

  • ½ cup canned sliced beets

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • 2 cups water, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon thyme

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the water.

  2. Combine spinach and beets in a blender adding as much of the reserved water as needed to help the mixture blend smoothly; blend until smooth.

  3. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir blended spinach mixture with the melted butter; cook until the color begins to change, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir water into the mixture to thin the liquid. Stir drained orzo pasta into the soup; season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove pot from heat and stir sour cream through the soup. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
6g Fat
41g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 112mg 9%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 293mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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