TOMATO ORZO SOUP

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Provided by ellie3763

Time 35m

Yield 13 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup onion, diced fine
1/2 cup celery, diced fine
1/2 cup carrot, diced fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
32 ounces vegetable stock
salt
cracked black pepper
1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Add onions, celery, and carrots and olive oil to large stockpot on medium-high. Cook, stirring, 6-7 minute Add chopped garlic. Cook 2 min, until vegetables are tender.
Add all tomatoes; simmer about 10 minute Add stock; return to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add pasta. Simmer 8-10 min, stirring often, until pasta is firm but tender. Remove from heat.
Add sour cream to soup; fold in basil. Ladle into warmed bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 447.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 5.8