Ingredients
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1 onion, diced
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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4 cups chicken broth (recipe calls for defatted chicken stock)
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1/2 cup orzo pasta (or other tiny pasta-couscous?)
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1 lb spinach, chopped into bite-size pieces
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3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced (or 1 1/2 tsp dried)
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grated parmesan cheese, is
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the broth(stock) and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the past and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the basil and pepper. Serve with the Parmesan if desired.