5.0 from 6 votes
Tomato Basil Orzo Soup
Savory, light and healthy tomato basil soup with orzo pasta - ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup packed basil leaves finely chopped
- 2 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.
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Notes
- We like to serve this soup alongside a grilled cheese for a filling meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
572kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
487mg
(20%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1766IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1766IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.