# Summer Tomato Basil Orzo Soup

This one pot wonder combines the best summer flavors of garden-ripe tomatoes and fresh basil for a light, delicious meal.

- Total time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 chopped onion
- 1 chopped carrot
- 2 chopped celery ribs
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 2.5 lbs diced Roma tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt
- pepper
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 0.5 bunch fresh chopped basil

## Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil.
2. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
3. Saute for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes and 4 cups of broth.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and cover for about 10 minutes.
7. Add the orzo and cover again.
8. Let it simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10 more minutes.
9. If it’s too dry, add remaining broth.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Top with fresh basil.

## Equipment

- large stock pot

## Tips

- Serve with crusty bread and a freshly dressed salad.
- If the soup is too dry after adding orzo, add remaining broth.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY0UwU1ReHr/?igsh=ZnVtZWc5ejd6Z3Nr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0fd643bd-d0e8-45bf-af86-008350773ae0
- Extracted: 2026-05-27

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