Best Tomato Basil Orzo Soup Recipes

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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

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.

BASIL TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO



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The soup is so scrumptious that it is worth the time it takes to cut up the fresh basil. I believe it is even better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to blend in the refrigerator overnight.-Tonia Billbe, Elmira, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package directions; drain. Add orzo and cream to soup; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

TOMATO-BASIL ORZO SOUP



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Make and share this Tomato-Basil Orzo Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 42m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (19 ounce) can progresso tomato basil 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 in the soup and broth; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in orzo; decrease heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until orzo and vegetables are tender.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 419.2, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7

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