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: Italian Recipes, Italian Soups
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

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 and a chance to blend in the refrigerator overnight.—Tonia Billbe, Elmira, New York

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: 204 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Tomato Basil Orzo Soup in Taste of Home Winning Recipes 3

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camcraftymom

Jan 8, 2019

This got a thumbs up from my very picky teenager. I added a teaspoon of salt with the tomatoes and broth (I used a lower sodium broth), and then a bit more salt and pepper to taste at the end. This recipe makes about a gallon of soup. I didn’t add the orzo to the pot of soup; I put it in the individual bowls and ladled the soup over it. I will refrigerate the soup and orzo separately, so the pasta doesn’t get bloated in the soup.
Emiie

Jul 17, 2017

This is a wonderful side soup, but it definitely makes 16 servings. I usually split the recipe for my family because I have a small family.