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: Asian Appetizers, Asian Soups, Indian Recipes, 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.

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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.