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Tomato Basil Orzo Soup
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Savory, light and healthy tomato basil soup with orzo pasta - ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
25
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
servings
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
butter
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
¼
cup
packed basil leaves
,
finely chopped
2
30-ounce cans
tomato sauce
2
cups
chicken broth
,
OR vegetable broth
2
cups
heavy cream
,
OR fat free half and half
2
cups
cooked orzo pasta
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and basil and saute til fragrant.
Add tomato sauce, broth, and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for about 10 minutes.
Stir in orzo and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with additional basil if desired and serve.
Notes
We like to serve this soup alongside a grilled cheese for a filling meal.
Nutrition
Calories:
572
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
34
g
,
Protein:
9
g
,
Fat:
45
g
,
Saturated Fat:
28
g
,
Cholesterol:
164
mg
,
Sodium:
487
mg
,
Potassium:
244
mg
,
Fiber:
2
g
,
Sugar:
1
g
,
Vitamin A:
1766
IU
,
Vitamin C:
10
mg
,
Calcium:
103
mg
,
Iron:
2
mg
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Author:
Tiffany
https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/tomato-basil-orzo-soup/