This sweet bell pepper and orzo soup is cozy, comforting, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Made with red and orange bell peppers, shallots, garlic, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth, it’s a hearty meatless soup that comes together in one pot. Top each bowl with crunchy croutons and freshly grated parmesan for the perfect finishing touch.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet peppers, diced shallots and garlic and cook until softened and translucent.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve warm and top each bowl with croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.