Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup
Do you have a sugar hangover from Valentine’s Day? I feel like I’ve been hit by the sugar train. I don’t know if it was the Cannoli Stuffed French Toast, the Chocolate Turtle Cookies, or all of the desserts we ate at Deer Valley. I need a sugar break, at least for a few hours:)
This Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup is just what the doctor ordered. Especially since I am still thawing out from our ski trip. I need a warm bowl of Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup! And don’t worry, we will post about our Deer Valley trip soon. We had a ton of fun!
This is hands down my new favorite soup. Josh is probably sick of me talking about it. I just can’t believe how good it is. I usually don’t toot my own horn, but I had to with this soup. It is too good to not talk about. I feel bad that I have been missing it all of my life. I am going to have to make up for lost time by making it every week.
I love this Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup for many reasons. It is easy to make, and when I say easy, I mean EASY! You can have this soup on your table in less than 30 minutes. No joke!
It is also good for you. Usually, when you see the word creamy, it doesn’t mean healthy. I promise I am not lying. The creamy part of this soup comes from Greek yogurt. There is no heavy cream involved at all. I stirred in Chobani plain Greek yogurt to create a creamy texture. It is CHO good!
I also added in orzo pasta to bulk the soup up. And good tomato soup has to have fresh basil, it’s a must! I love everything about this soup. It is creamy, satisfying, and warms the soul!
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup is my new favorite soup. Have I told you that yet? 
Ok, I will stop talking about it, as long as you promise me you will make it. Go now! And tell all of your friends:)
And did you know February is National Grapefruit Month? Check out my guest post at Cafe Zupas for 10 tasty grapefruit recipes!
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup
Yield: Serves 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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!
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 (we use Chobani)
1 cup cooked Orzo pastaDirections:
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.
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I am making this tonight and cannot wait!
I love orzo & I am sure it is great in this soup! Loved hearing from you at the BYB Conference this weekend! Thanks for the food blogging tips
Can you use fresh tomatos or is canned the only way to go? Want to make this tonight, looks good!!!!
Two Peas replied: — February 18th, 2013 @ 1:42 pm
You can use fresh tomatoes. Enjoy!
Tomato soup is pure comfort food and this one looks amazing!
You have out done yourself with this fast and easy soup.
I have loved all your recipes and so appreciate your blog.
Keep up the good work
This looks great. I can’t wait to make it. I love the idea of using greek yogurt to add the creamy texture. I think that I’ll use ravioli or tortellini in my version, which my kids would love. Thanks!
Looks delish! I tried buying the ingredients so I could make this, but couldn’t find Orzo in my local grocery store. Is there a store that usually carries it? Is it usually in a section other than the pasta section? Or did I just totally miss it?
Two Peas replied: — February 19th, 2013 @ 6:43 pm
I never have trouble finding it. It is always right by the pasta. We sometimes buy it in the bulk bins too.
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looks yummy! planning on trying it tonight! would a dash of lemon juice throw off the flavor too much? something about lemon & orzo seems to go together for me…
Two Peas replied: — February 21st, 2013 @ 11:49 am
You can add some lemon juice. I think it would taste good!
maria, made this wednesday night for dinner. enjoyed by all. :0) thanks for the easy, healthy recipe!! (and yes, it heated up fine for dinner last night…)
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this sounds delightful! i am going to try this recipe out on wednesday….will report back
Looks awesome! It’s been on my “to make” list for awhile. I finally put it on my dinner menu for this week and I’m excited to try it out!
I just made this soup and it is delicious. I had all of the ingredients in the house except for the fresh basil–so I substituted dried and it is still delicious. And very simple! Thanks
I LOVE creamy tomato soup, but never tried it with orzo and yogurt in it before! Sounds like a perfect combination! I never add sugar to soups, is there a special reason why you use sugar in this tomato soup?
Two Peas replied: — March 3rd, 2013 @ 1:32 pm
The sugar cuts the acid in the tomatoes and Josh doesn’t like the “tang” of yogurt, so I added in a little sugar. You can always leave it out!
What a great idea to use orzo, it looks amazing! will def be trying it out!
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Made this last night but added abc pasta to make it fun for my son! Very easy and tasty!
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