Clear Spinach And Tomato Soup-Ww Friendly-Core - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

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.