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Hearty Tomato Orzo Soup

A comforting and flavorful soup made with tomatoes, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
Soup Base
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, optional

Method
 

Sauté Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add Soup Base
  1. Stir in the diced zucchini, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Cook Orzo
  1. Add the orzo pasta to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Serve
  1. Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the chopped parsley. Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.

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