Vegan Orzo Soup - Vegan and Oil-free Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry soy curls (see note 1 for substitutions)
• 2 cups vegan chicken broth (see note 2)
• 1 small to medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 large ribs celery, finely chopped
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
• 5-7 cups (total) vegan chicken broth (see note 2)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried) (see note 3)
• 1 cup dried orzo pasta (see note 4)
• 2-3 cups packed baby spinach (see note 5)
• Sea salt
• fresh cracked black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (to taste) (see note 6)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional