Spring Vegetable Soup

• 8 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 bunch asparagus, sliced diagonally in small pieces
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 bunch green onions, white and light green parts only, chopped

Bring broth to a boil in a pot over high heat.  Add orzo and carrots and boil 7 minutes.  Add asparagus, frozen peas, zucchini and spices and continue to boil until veggies are tender, 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in green onions and serve.

Enjoy!