Monday, January 27, 2025

Orzo Florentine Soup

2 Tbsp butter 2 Tblsp all purpose flour 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp pepper 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups orzo 1/2 cup thinly slice sun dried tomatoes in oil 1 cup whike milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup freshly gratef Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 (5 oz) pkg baby spinach, coursely choppe Instructions 1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add onion, italian seasonging,and pepper. cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is browned and tender. 2. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta and tomatoes, cook 10 minutes or until pasta is done. 3. Stir in cheeses, salt and pepper. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until thouroughly heated. Gradually stir in spinach until wilted.