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Ina Garten's Easy Tomato Soup

This tomato soup is spiced with saffron, which has enough flavor to stand up to the Gruyère in the croutons. And the whole thing is awfully easy to put together, beating out anything from a can, anyday.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups (2 onions) chopped yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon (3 cloves) minced garlic 
  • 4 cups homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth
  • One (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes preferably San Marzano
  • Large pinch saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup orzo uncooked (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Grilled Cheese Croutons

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in the chicken stock, tomatoes and their juices, saffron, 1 tablespoon salt (or, if you prefer, start with 2 teaspoons), and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil and then lower the heat and gently simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. If using the orzo, fill a medium pot with water, add 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 minutes, until almost but not quite completely al dente. Drain the orzo and add it to the soup.
  3. Stir the cream into the soup, return it to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently. (You can refrigerate the soup and gently reheat it before serving.)
  4. Serve the soup hot with the grilled cheese croutons scattered on top or, if you have a picky eater who doesn't like things to touch, simply serve the croutons on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (without grilled cheese croutons) Calories 490kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 905mg (38%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 21g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (without grilled cheese croutons)
Calories 490kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 905mg 38%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 21g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.