Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting Tomato Orzo Soup. This delightful blend features rich, tangy tomatoes and tender orzo pasta, creating a heartwarming dish that evokes nostalgia and brings everyone together. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make soup will fill your kitchen with inviting aromas and your hearts with warmth.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes with juice and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions (approximately 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Mix in fresh basil before serving. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg