Clear Spinach and Tomato Soup-Ww Friendly-Core

Clear Spinach and Tomato Soup-Ww Friendly-Core

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth (recipe calls for defatted chicken stock)
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta (or other tiny pasta-couscous?)
• 1 lb spinach, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (or 1 1/2 tsp dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• grated parmesan cheese, is (optional)

Directions

• 1 In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for 3 minutes, or until the onions look translucent.
• 2 Add the broth(stock) and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the past and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 3 Stir in the spinach and tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and pepper. Serve with the Parmesan if desired.