This comforting Quick Tomato-Orzo Soup is a rustic, hearty dish that brings the warmth of Italian home cooking to your table. Featuring tender orzo pasta swimming in a velvety, coarse puree of stewed tomatoes, this soup is both simple and deeply satisfying. The flavor profile is bright and savory, enhanced by fresh parsley and dried basil, while the texture offers a perfect balance of soft pasta and smooth tomato broth. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes, requiring minimal effort for maximum reward. Serve it as a light main course or a side dish, and feel free to add some leftover cooked chicken or ham for extra protein. ItâÂÂs the kind of recipe youâÂÂll turn to again and again when you crave something warm, wholesome, and delicious.
Quick Tomato-Orzo Soup
Description
This comforting Quick Tomato-Orzo Soup is a rustic, hearty dish that brings the warmth of Italian home cooking to your table. Featuring tender orzo pasta swimming in a velvety, coarse puree of stewed tomatoes, this soup is both simple and deeply satisfying. The flavor profile is bright and savory, enhanced by fresh parsley and dried basil, while the texture offers a perfect balance of soft pasta and smooth tomato broth. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes, requiring minimal effort for maximum reward. Serve it as a light main course or a side dish, and feel free to add some leftover cooked chicken or ham for extra protein. ItâÂÂs the kind of recipe youâÂÂll turn to again and again when you crave something warm, wholesome, and delicious.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the orzo pasta to the boiling water and cook for approximately 10 minutes until al dente.
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While the pasta cooks, place the Italian stewed tomatoes into a food processor or blender.
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Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely pureed, but still retain some texture.
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Pour the pureed tomatoes into a large saucepan.
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Stir in the low-sodium chicken broth, finely chopped parsley, and crushed dried basil.
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Bring the tomato mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
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Drain the cooked orzo and add it to the simmering tomato soup.
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Continue to simmer the soup with the pasta for another 5 minutes to allow the orzo to absorb the broth.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Optional: For a heartier meal, stir in cooked ham, turkey, or chicken along with the orzo and heat through before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 39.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.5g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
