Best Greek Tomato Soup With Orzo Recipes

GREEK TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO

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My recipe for manestra, which means "orzo" in Greek, is a straightforward and very easy to make recipe. You only need a few steps to transform simple ingredients into a creamy one-pot-wonder in about 30 minutes. -Kiki Vagianos, Melrose, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Crumbled feta cheese and minced fresh basil

Steps:

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add orzo; cook and stir until lightly toasted., Stir in tomatoes, broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until orzo is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with feta and basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TOMATO AND ORZO SOUP WITH GORGONZOLA

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With a snowstorm going on outside, I was craving a warm comfort soup. Inspired by the tomato soup of a well-known local chef and four boxes of orzo in the pantry, I came up with this yummy soup. Serve topped with buttered croutons.

Provided by Coleene

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup cooked orzo
⅓ cup sour cream

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Transfer mixture carefully to a blender in batches and puree; return to the pot. Stir in Gorgonzola cheese, orzo, and sour cream. Continue to simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 697.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

TOMATO-BASIL ORZO SOUP

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"Tender pasta, sauteed vegetables and lots of flavor...this tasty soup comes really close to the tomato rosamarina soup they serve in the best Greek restaurants in Chicago," writes Mary Lu Wasniewski from Orland Park, Illinois. "I like it with a small Greek salad and pita chips. Enjoy!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup each chopped carrot, celery and onion
1/8 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (19 ounces) ready-to-serve tomato basil or hearty tomato soup
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute the carrot, celery, onion, basil, oregano and thyme in oil for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Add soup and broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until orzo and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 1614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.