Instant Pot Chickpea Orzo Soup

Name: Instant Pot Chickpea Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, (diced); 8 garlic cloves, (minced); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 dried red chili peppers, (broken in half (can sub with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)); 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups (960 mL) low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups (480 mL) water; 1 cup (170-180g) uncooked orzo; 2 (15-ounce /425g) cans chickpeas, (drained and rinsed); 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 4-6 sprigs fresh oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 1 (28-ounce /800g) can diced tomatoes; 8-10 sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped (I prefer oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes)); 3 tablespoons capers, (drained); 1/2 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, (chopped (plus more for garnish, if desired)); Lemon zest ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

This Instant Pot Chickpea Orzo Soup is a hearty and simple soup made with chickpeas, orzo, spices, and fresh herbs. Healthy and easy to make! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and meal prep.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:32:20 GMT