Supergreen Orzo Soup

Get a serious dose of green from this comforting, one-pot soup.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

• 1 1/4 c. celery

• 1/2 c. shallots

• 1/4 c. garlic

• 8 c. vegetable or chicken broth

• 3 c. broccoli

• 3 c. sliced spinach

• 1 c. sliced mushrooms

• 1 c. orzo

• basil pesto

Directions

1. In an 8-quart saucepot, heat olive oil on medium. Add salt, celery, shallots, and garlic. Cook 8 minutes or until golden, stirring.

2. Add broth and broccoli. Heat to simmering on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add spinach, mushrooms and orzo. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until starches and veggies are softened.

4. Remove from heat. Stir in basil pesto to taste.