Creamy Tomato Soup with Whole Wheat Orzo

Hearty creamy tomato soup with whole wheat orzo is flavorful, healthy, and easy to make. It’s perfect for a chilly fall or winter day!

I think we can officially say that it is full-on SOUP SEASON. Leaves are falling and jackets are out (even hats & mittens for a football game this past weekend!). I’ve been sticking with flats and fighting my boots, but it won’t be long.

I’m a little excited for fall, because I do love it, but I’m not ready for that icky season that comes after fall. We can just pretend that isn’t coming and continue to wear light coats and maybe a hat at football games.

 

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And soup. I’m okay with soup — bring that on. I’m loving this soup in particular.

It’s thick, comforting, flavorful, and nutritious. Tangy, bright tomatoes are smoothed out with creamy Greek yogurt and whole wheat orzo is added to the mix to keep you full and satisfied.

You’ll be fueled up for hours of raking leaves. Or sitting in football stands. Or picking out pumpkins.

You could even throw this in a thermos and enjoy it WHILE you pick out pumpkins! A fall picnic–wouldn’t that be fun? This soup would be perfect for a tailgating party, too! Or try this slow cooker tomato basil soup with tortellini, one of my favorites.

Not only is it delicious, but it’s easy to make. If you’ve been around my site for more than 30 seconds, you’ve probably noticed that I don’t like things that are super time consuming to make. I like to eat those things, but I don’t always have the time to make them.

Maybe in 15 years you’ll start seeing some more time consuming recipes around my site, but for now, easy and delicious is what we’re going to stick with. And this soup falls perfectly into that category.

You probably have all the ingredients you need to make this soup already in your pantry and fridge. Start by sautéing chopped onions and carrots.

The carrots add extra vegetables and nutrition but also balance the acidic nature of the tomatoes with natural sweetness. Stir in dried herbs and then add canned diced tomatoes.

Simmer for a bit (while you cook your orzo!) and puree using a blender or immersion blender.

Right before serving, you’ll stir in some cooked whole wheat orzo and creamy Greek yogurt. The yogurt adds great protein and also gives it a fantastic thick, creamy texture and flavor. If you prefer, you could substitute cooked quinoa or brown rice for the orzo.

It’s simple, comforting, filling and warm. Everything you want in a bowl of creamy tomato soup. All that’s left to do is dig in!

Creamy tomato soup is delicious served with warm crusty bread like this no-knead cheesy bread or homemade corn muffins.

More delicious soup recipes:

 

• Southwest Cheese and Corn Chowder
• Instant Pot Cauliflower Potato Soup
• Slow Cooker Creamy Vegetable Barley Soup
• Turkey Soup with Zucchini Noodles
• Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Cheddar
• Chicken Barley Soup with Kale and Butternut Squash
• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
• Carrot Ginger Soup (Whole 30 and vegan)
• Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup with Noodles

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Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

6 servings

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Hearty creamy tomato soup with whole wheat orzo is flavorful, healthy, and easy to make. It’s perfect for a chilly fall or winter day!

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 small yellow onion, minced
• ▢ 1 medium carrot, diced small or grated
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 bay leaf
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• ▢ small pinch of red pepper flakes (more to taste)
• ▢ 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes (with juice – do not drain)
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ▢ 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ▢ 3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo
• ▢ optional garnishes: cheddar cheese and fresh herbs (I recommend parsley or basil)

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until softened and onions are translucent.
• Meanwhile, cook orzo according to directions on package.
• To the sauteed carrots and onions, add bay leaf, basil, and red pepper flakes. Add tomatoes, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil (high heat), reduce to a simmer (medium-low heat) and simmer for 15 minutes or so (no exact science here, just make sure it is heated through. – if it gets too thick, just add a little more water).
• When you’re ready to serve, remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Stir in cooked orzo and Greek yogurt until combined.
• If needed, return to low heat to reheat slightly.
• Top with grated cheddar cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 210kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 102mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 4g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk

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