Description
This Tomato Orzo Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. It’s a simple yet delicious soup that highlights the sweetness of tomatoes and the delightful texture of orzo pasta.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving.
- You can add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- This soup freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg