Orzo Tomato Soup Recipes

EASY TOMATO SOUP AND GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes. (It will finish cooking in the soup.) Drain the orzo and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, return the soup to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
• Serve hot with Grilled Cheese Croutons scattered on top.
• Heat a panini grill. Place the four slices of bread on a cutting board and brush lightly with the melted butter, being sure to butter the corners. Turn the slices over and pile Gruyere on two of the slices. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the Gruyere, buttered sides up.
• Grill the sandwiches on the panini grill for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Place on a cutting board, allow to rest for 1 minute and cut into 1-inch cubes.

ITALIAN ORZO SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add stock, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the broth reaches a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer.
• Stir in the orzo until combined. Cover the pot with a lid and continue simmering the soup, stirring occasionally so that the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot, until the orzo is just barely al dente. (Try to avoid overcooking the orzo!)
• Stir the spinach into the soup. Taste and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Serve immediately, garnished with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

ORZO & TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and celery and fry for 10-15 mins, or until starting to soften, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in all the other ingredients, except for the pesto and remaining oil, and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 6-8 mins, or until the orzo is tender. Season to taste, then ladle into bowls.
• Stir the remaining oil with the pesto, then drizzle over the soup. Serve with chunks of crusty bread.

TOMATO ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Place water, chicken broth, tomato soup, chicken bouillon, carrots, celery, peas and orzo pasta in large stock pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

TOMATO ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion, saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots and celery and saute for an additional 4 minutes.
• Add broth, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano and season with salt and pepper. Let the soup come to a boil and add the orzo or pasta of choice. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally so orzo doesn't stick.
• Taste to adjust seasoning and add spinach. Once wilted, remove bay leaves and serve soup with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil (if available).

BASIL TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package directions; drain. Add orzo and cream to soup; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle servings with cheese.

GREEK TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add orzo; cook and stir until lightly toasted., Stir in tomatoes, broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until orzo is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with feta and basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

TOMATO ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook Orzo Pasta al dente (use sea salt for the best results).
• Put Diced tomatoes and tomato soup in a blender and blend til smooth.
• Put blended mix into pot along with chicken broth, al dente Orzo, Parsley, Basil and Back Pepper.
• Bring to a boil, stir constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Add Parmesan, stir and serve.
• Enjoy!

TOMATO ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Add onions, celery, and carrots and olive oil to large stockpot on medium-high. Cook, stirring, 6-7 minute Add chopped garlic. Cook 2 min, until vegetables are tender.
• Add all tomatoes; simmer about 10 minute Add stock; return to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add pasta. Simmer 8-10 min, stirring often, until pasta is firm but tender. Remove from heat.
• Add sour cream to soup; fold in basil. Ladle into warmed bowls to serve.

CREAMY CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic, finely chop the onion, peel and thinly slice the carrots.
• Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes, until soft. Stir in spices, cook until fragrant, for 1 minute. Add in carrots and the chicken fillets.
• Pour in broth, add soy sauce and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• When ready, remove the chicken fillets and place onto a clean plate. Add cream, lemon juice and orzo. Stir, cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente.
• In the meantime, shred the chicken using two forks. Hold a fork in each hand, and use them to pull the meat apart.
• When ready, return chicken to the pot. Add spinach, stir and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Taste, and adjust salt. Finish off with freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Serve!