Tomato and Orzo Soup with Gorgonzola

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup cooked orzo
1/3 cup sour cream

Directions

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.
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.