Vegetable Orzo Soup

Total time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 servings

    • 1 Medium yellow pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 tsp olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 jar (24 oz) Garden Style spaghetti sauce
    • 1 pkg (16 oz) frozen Italian vegetables
    • 15 oz can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    • 14 1/2 oz can chicken broth
    • 1/2 lb small red potatoes, quartered
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
    • 1/2 tsp marjoram
    • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Directions:

    1. Saute pepper and onion in Dutch oven until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
    2. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
    3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes and pasta are tender.