Description
A comforting soup made with tomatoes and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Add orzo and dried basil, simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tomato Orzo Soup