Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup
Easy Italian Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup! One of my favorite tasty soup recipes! All you need is orzo pasta, tomatoes, fresh or dried basil, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, cream, and a few pantry ingredients.
This homemade tomato soup is definitely going to be a winter comfort food and perfect dish for warming you up on a cold day.
Here are more comforting winter soups you might like to try: Almond Soup or Tomato Bulgur Soup.
Yield: Serves 6
- 2/3 cup orzo
- 1 small onion, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (796 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 4 large fresh basil leaves
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar, if needed
- shredded Parmesan cheese, to garnish
In a pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the broth, oregano, basil, sugar, crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 35-40 minutes over medium heat.
Add the orzo, salt and pepper to taste and give it a good stir. Cook covered on low until the orzo is tender and cooked through (or following the cook time on the orzo package).
Add the heavy cream and cook for 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve.
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