Spinach, Lamb and Orzo Soup

Name: Spinach, Lamb and Orzo Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 411 grams chicken broth; 1 kilograms lamb shanks; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced; 142 grams 3/4 cup (about orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 4 servings Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 454 grams fresh spinach, chopped or 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 2 liters water; 4 servings Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and many supermarkets

Spinach, Lamb and Orzo Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 47% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 49g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 559 calories. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of available at markets, bay leaf, spinach, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring water and chicken broth to boil in heavy large saucepan or Dutch oven over high heat.

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Chicken Broth

Water

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Dutch Oven

Sauce Pan

Add lamb shanks, carrot, chopped onion, celery and bay leaf and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Lamb

Bay Leaves

Carrot

Celery

Onion

Transfer lamb to plate and cool slightly.

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Lamb

Remove meat from bone and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Strain cooking liquid and reserve.

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Bone

Meat

In same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Pot

Add sliced onion and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes.

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Onion

Add reserved cooking liquid, lamb meat and orzo. Cook soup over medium heat until orzo is tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes.

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Lamb

Meat

Orzo

Soup

Add spinach to soup and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring soup to simmer before serving.) Ladle soup into bowls.

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Salt And Pepper