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Hearty Tomato Orzo Soup

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Hearty Tomato Orzo Soup is a cozy, creamy, and flavorful one-pot meal made with tomato broth, orzo pasta, and fresh herbs—perfect for chilly nights and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 chopped onion

2 peeled and chopped carrots

2 minced garlic cloves

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes

4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)

1/4 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free cream alternative)

1 cup cooked gluten-free orzo (about 1/2 cup uncooked)

1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and crushed red pepper; sauté 5–7 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  5. Cook orzo separately according to package instructions.
  6. Blend soup with an immersion blender or standard blender until smooth.
  7. Stir in cream and cooked orzo; simmer 2–3 more minutes.
  8. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with basil and serve hot.

Notes

Use vegetable stock and plant cream to make it vegan.

Swap orzo with rice or small pasta shapes.

Add spinach or kale for extra greens.

Stir in pesto or lemon juice for extra depth.

Orzo may absorb liquid when stored; add broth when reheating.

Freeze soup without orzo and cream for best texture.

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