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Spring vegetable soup with orzo and cannellini beans

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Nishimura, J. B. (2026, October 16). Spring vegetable soup with orzo and cannellini beans. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/recipes/spring-vegetable-soup-with-orzo-and-cannellini-beans-20261016-p61662.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The article provides a recipe for a quick spring vegetable soup featuring asparagus, zucchini, orzo, cannellini beans, peas, and spinach. The dish is enhanced by a topping made from Greek feta mixed with parsley and lemon zest. Ingredients are listed along with detailed cooking instructions in seven steps, resulting in a light yet flavorful meal.

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As of October 16, 2026, Julia Busuttil Nishimura from the Sydney Morning Herald shared a recipe for spring vegetable soup featuring orzo and cannellini beans. The dish includes ingredients like asparagus, zucchini, orzo, cannellini beans, peas, and spinach, cooked in water to create a light broth that highlights the subtle flavors of spring vegetables. For added flavor, the recipe suggests making herbed feta by combining Greek feta with parsley, lemon zest, and olive oil.

The method involves preparing both the soup and herbed feta separately before combining them for a refreshing seasonal meal. The article emphasizes the simplicity and taste of the dish, which can be enhanced using chicken or vegetable stock instead of water if a richer flavor is desired.

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Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 250g zucchini, cut into quarters lengthways, and roughly chopped 125g orzo (risoni) 1 fresh bay leaf 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 150g frozen peas 100g baby spinach sea salt and black pepper For the herbed feta 200g Greek feta large handful of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve Method Step 1 To make the herbed feta, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and roughly mash with a fork.

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2026-10-16 · The Sydney Morning Herald

Spring vegetable soup with orzo and cannellini beans · assertive framing

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This soup is very quick to make – so light and yet full of flavour, thanks to the beautiful spring vegetables that make a subtle broth as they cook. asserted

they → make → broth

If you want a richer soup, feel free to use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. asserted

you → want → water

The feta, combined with lemon and parsley, gives the dish a nice, bright and salty kick – a perfect topping for this refreshing seasonal dish. asserted

feta → combine → dish

tbsp → trim → fork

Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to soften and colour. asserted

they → cook → minutes

Cook until the zucchini is tender (about 3-4 minutes), then add the orzo and bay leaf and cook until the orzo is almost al dente (about 7-8 minutes). Step 5 Add the cannellini beans and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the asparagus, peas and spinach. asserted

orzo → cook → asparagus

Cook for a further 1-2 minutes until the asparagus is tender but still bright green and the peas are just cooked. asserted

peas → cook → minutes