Tomato Soup with Orzo
March 4, 2009 • Pasta & Pizza, Soup, Vegetables
My friend Florine and I cooked dinner for the kids and tutors at the Whiz Kids tutoring program at Confluence last night – turkey and cheddar cheese sandwiches, carrots, and this tomato soup that was a huge hit with the kids and tutors alike. I thought I’d have a little left to photograph the soup in a bowl for you, but we scraped the pot clean at dinner! Add a big salad alongside this and call it dinner tonight.







Tomato Soup with Orzo
Serves 10-162 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, diced
8 cups vegetable stock
58 ounces chopped tomatoes (1 large can)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup basil, chopped
8 ounces orzo
1/2 cup heavy creamHeat a large saucepan over medium high, add olive oil and onion to the saucepan and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock, tomatoes, red pepper and basil. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then puree in a blender or food processor or using a stick blender. Add orzo, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook until orzo is al dente. Stir in heavy cream and serve immediately.
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