Orzo Soup with Tomato
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 cups chicken or meat broth
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon mixed spices
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Preparation
In a deep pot, place the butter and set the pot over medium heat.
Add the orzo pasta and stir with a wooden spoon until it becomes light golden.
Add the onion and garlic, and stir with the pasta for one minute.
Add the broth, tomato juice, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, salt, and mixed spices.
Let the pasta cook for 30 minutes until fully cooked and the soup thickens.
Pour the soup into a deep serving bowl, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve with fresh lemon juice.
