Shrimp and Orzo Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 whole lemon
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
3. 3Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
4. 4Add the orzo pasta to the pot, reducing heat to simmer until the orzo is just tender.
5. 5Stir in the chopped tomatoes, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, simmer for another 10 minutes.
6. 6Add the cleaned and deveined shrimp to the pot, cooking until they turn pink and opaque.
7. 7Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
8. 8Adjust seasoning according to taste.
9. 9Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
10. 10Squeeze a wedge of lemon over each serving for an added zest.