Tomato Orzo Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup 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. Place the pot on medium heat. Add the pasta. Using a wooden spoon, stir the pasta until it becomes light golden.
Add the onion and garlic. Stir the onion with the pasta for a minute. Add the broth, tomato juice, paste, sauce, salt, and spices. Let the pasta cook for 30 minutes until fully cooked and the soup thickens.
In a deep serving bowl, pour the orzo soup. Sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve with fresh lemon juice.
