Tomato Basil Orzo Soup Recipes

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.

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.

TOMATO-BASIL ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute the carrot, celery, onion, basil, oregano and thyme in oil for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Add soup and broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until orzo and vegetables are tender.

ORZO PASTA WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo and cook according to the package directions - usually 8 to 10 minutes. Before draining the cooked orzo, reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta water (we use this to make the sauce).
• Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to a large, deep skillet. Turn to medium heat. When the oil bubbles around the garlic, add the cooked orzo pasta, tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese.
• Pour in two tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and cook, stirring often, for one minute. Over the minute, the sauce should begin to coat the pasta. If it seems dry, add a splash more of the reserved pasta water and cook a few more seconds. Taste for seasoning and adjust with a bit of salt if needed.
• Serve with extra basil, parmesan, and fresh ground black pepper on top.

TOMATO-BASIL ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute the carrot, celery, onion, basil, oregano, and thyme in oil for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add in the soup and broth; bring to a boil.
• Stir in orzo; decrease heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until orzo and vegetables are tender.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

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).

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.