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cream of tomato soup with orzo

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October  5, 2015
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cream of tomato soup with orzo
Photo by garlic and zest
  • Serves 6
Author Notes

A simple homemade soup with tender orzo. —garlic and zest

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 28-ounce can san marzano tomatoes with basil
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • dash of red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup cooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
  1. In a large dutch oven, add the olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the carrots, onions, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and stir to combine. Saute the vegetables until the carrots are softened and the onions start to take on a translucent look, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, red pepper flakes and sugar. With a wooden spoon crush the tomatoes to break them apart. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to a low simmer and place the lid on the pot loosely so that the steam can escape. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
  4. Return the soup to the pot. Stir in the half and half and orzo. Add additional 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Check the seasoning and adjust as necessary.
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1 Review

Min L.
Min L. August 7, 2016
The tomato and cream are dreaming of sweetness ansangble
Ten on plus orezo. Pasta nice shooting star shape:))