Ina Garten Tomato Orzo Soup Recipe
If you like warm and cozy soups, you will love this Ina Garten Tomato Orzo Soup Recipe. It is simple, tasty and easy to cook. The soup has soft orzo pasta, tangy tomatoes and a creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup dry orzo pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Heat the Oil and Butter
- Warm olive oil and butter in a large pot on medium heat. Let butter melt.
Cook the Onion and Garlic
- Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft and golden. Stir often to avoid burning.
Add the Tomatoes
- Pour crushed tomatoes in the pot. Stir with onion and garlic.
Add Broth and Seasonings
- Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir and let soup simmer 20 minutes.
Blend the Soup
- Use a hand blender to make soup smooth. Blend half only if you like chunks.
Cook the Orzo
- Add dry orzo pasta. Cook 8–10 minutes until pasta is soft.
Add Cream and Cheese
- Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until soup is creamy and rich.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste soup. Add more salt or pepper if needed.
Garnish and Serve
- Serve in bowls. Add fresh basil leaves and more cheese on top.
Notes
- Use good tomatoes for better taste.
- Don’t overcook orzo; it can get mushy.
- Add more cream for a richer soup.
- Fresh basil adds flavor and color.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice.