Tomato and Orzo Soup

Serve with grilled cheese for a great lunch or dinner.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped yellow onion
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 28  ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1  cup  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 cup orzo pasta, cooked al dente
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chicken stock and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove soup from heat and puree in batches using a blender. About 1 cup of soup at a time. Return the puree to pot and add in the cream, orzo, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes over medium low heat, stirring occasionally.