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4.82 from 16 votes

Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

Creamy tomato soup made with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. This healthy soup also has orzo pasta and fresh basil. It is favorite at our house!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3-15 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1-15 ounce can vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cooked Orzo pasta we use whole wheat orzo

Instructions

  • 1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bay leaves.
  • 2. Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in the brown sugar and fresh basil. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, to taste. Simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup (or blend the soup in a standing blender and return to the pot). Stir in the Greek yogurt until well combined. Stir in the orzo pasta. Serve warm.