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Basil Tomato Soup with Orzo

Name: Basil Tomato Soup with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes; 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth; 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

16 servings (4-1/2 quarts)

The soup is so scrumptious that it is worth the time it takes to cut up the fresh basil. I believe it is even better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to blend in the refrigerator overnight.—Tonia Billbe, Elmira, New York

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package directions; drain. Add orzo and cream to soup; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 208 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

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