Description:

Tiny rice shaped pasta with tomato and basil make a flavorful Italian soup.

Source:

Charli

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 ml). butter or margarine
• 2 small carrots, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml). flour
• 1 28 oz (784 grm). can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) uncooked Rosa Marina orzo
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml). sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml). salt, or more to taste
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). dried basil
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups (475 ml) hot milk

Preparation

• Melt butter or margarine in large saucepan.
• Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic.
• Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add flour and cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients, except milk, and simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until orzo and veggies are tender.
• Stir in hot milk, heating through, but do not boil.
• Serve immediately.

Comments

Very warming and tastey.