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A rich and comforting tomato soup, elevated with tender orzo pasta for a hearty, satisfying meal. This one-pot wonder is creamy, deeply flavorful, and ready in about 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a cozy weeknight dinner. Served with a sprinkle of fresh basil, it's a simple yet elegant dish.
Sauté Aromatics
Build and Simmer the Soup Base
Cook the Orzo
A rich and comforting tomato soup, elevated with tender orzo pasta for a hearty, satisfying meal. This one-pot wonder is creamy, deeply flavorful, and ready in about 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a cozy weeknight dinner. Served with a sprinkle of fresh basil, it's a simple yet elegant dish.
This american recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 357.28 calories per serving with 8.29g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or supper.
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Finish with Cream and Serve
For a vegan version, substitute the heavy cream with an equal amount of full-fat coconut milk or a homemade cashew cream. Ensure your vegetable broth is certified vegan.
For a spicy kick, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes along with the garlic in step 1.
To boost the protein, stir in a 15-ounce can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans or chickpeas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
For extra vegetable goodness, add 1 cup of fresh spinach or kale when you stir in the cream and allow it to wilt into the soup.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases and protecting skin from sun damage.
Made with olive oil, this soup provides monounsaturated fats, which are known to support cardiovascular health by helping to lower bad cholesterol levels.
The orzo pasta provides complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary source of energy, making this a satisfying and comforting meal that can help you feel full and energized.
A single serving of this soup contains approximately 315-340 calories, making it a reasonably light yet satisfying meal.
Yes, in moderation, this soup can be part of a healthy diet. It contains beneficial lycopene from tomatoes and healthy fats from olive oil. The orzo provides energy. To make it healthier, you can use whole wheat orzo, reduce the amount of cream, or add more vegetables like spinach or carrots.
Yes, this recipe is easily adapted for a vegan diet. Simply replace the heavy cream with an equal amount of full-fat coconut milk or a blended cashew cream for a similar rich and creamy texture.
Absolutely. Any small pasta shape works well. Try ditalini, stelline, or even broken spaghetti. Be sure to adjust the cooking time according to the pasta's package directions.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The orzo will continue to absorb liquid, so the soup will thicken. When reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave, add a splash of vegetable broth or water to thin it to your desired consistency.
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