Tomato and Orzo Soup with Gorgonzola

Given decadent texture from Gorgonzola and sour cream, this easy tomato and orzo soup provides warm, comforting flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 5 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 cup cooked orzo
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup sour cream
• 0.5 onion, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer mixture carefully to a blender in batches and puree; return to the pot. Stir in Gorgonzola cheese, orzo, and sour cream. Continue to simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.