Orzo Soup

Just a few ingredients can make an awesome meal. Wholesome and satisfying, your family's gonna love it.
Chop the carrots, celery and onion. Sauté in the oil for about 5 min. Add the garlic. Sauté for a few more minutes.

Add tomatoes, stock and herbs. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer fro 20-30 minutes.

Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add pasta and cook uncovered, stirring often until the noodles are tender.
Watch me make it on youtube.

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery, chopped
• 1 28oz can tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup orzo noodles

Saute onion, carrots and celery in oil until onions are translucent. Add garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Add tomatoes, stock, herbs, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender. Add noodles and simmer on low until pasta is tender.

Dill Pickle Potato Soup

1 large onion, diced
2 ribs of celery, diced
3 carrots, diced
6 cups raw potato, diced
8 cups good quality vegetable(or chicken stock if preferred)
1-1.5 cups whole milk or cream
1 tsp dried dill weed 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
salt and pepper



In a large Dutch oven, sauté the veggies in a little oil until the onions are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add the stock and potatoes to the pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender. Blend with emersion blender or conventional blender. Add dill weed, pickle juice and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped chives or chopped dill pickle.

Very hearty and satisfying. Makes a lot so you can feed your people fast for those weekday suppers. Just add a biscuit or bun and that's all you need. Make it vegan by replacing the milk with almond milk.