GREEK TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO

Greek Tomato Soup with Orzo image

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.