# Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup

## Ingredients

- `1` TBSP olive oil
- `1/2` onion, diced
- `3` carrots, peeled and diced
- `48` oz water
- `48` g better than bouillon no chicken
- `1` cup whole wheat orzo
- `2` cans chickpeas, drained
- `1/3` cup tahini
- juice of `1` lemon
- `1` cup fresh spinach, chopped
- `1/2` tsp dill
- `1/2` tsp salt
- fresh cracked pepper

## INSTRUCTIONS

- Heat oil or water over medium heat, add onion and carrot, saute for about 5 - 7 minutes, add the garlic and saute for 1 minute more.
- Add the broth or water, bring to a boil, add the orzo and chickpeas, reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle boil for 8- 9 minutes, orzo should be tender.
- Remove from heat, add tahini and lemon juice, stir well. Add the baby kale or spinach, give a good stir, greens will soften and wilt within a few minutes. Add as much dill as you like, and season well with salt & pepper. Soup will thicken upon standing, add more liquids as needed.
- Serve in individual bowl with your favorite crusty artisan bread for soaking up the wonderful juices.

Servings: 4

Category: Soups

Link: https://simple-veganista.com/lemon-chickpea-orzo-soup/

Tags: Greek, Vegan