COZY ORZO AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Cozy Orzo and White Bean Soup image

Provided by Le Beast

Categories Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (398 ml) can stewed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes (I use more cause I like it spicy!)
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 (540 ml) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté for 4 minutes or until onion is soft.
Add tomatoes, stock, sun-dried tomatoes and pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
Add orzo and simmer about 12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked, stirring often to prevent sticking on the bottom.
Add beans and heat through, about 5 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve topped with as much parmesan cheese that you like!
Now pick a cozy spot on the couch and enjoy!