Easy tomato soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 3 cup(s) sweet onions chopped
• 1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
• 4 cup(s) low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 can(s) 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 pinch(s) saffron (large)
• 1 teaspoon(s) coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup(s) orzo
• 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream

Preparation

1. Heat oil on medium. Add onions and cook on medium low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Add garlic; cook one minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, saffron, salt and pepper. Bring to boil and simmer 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook orzo. Drain and add to soup. Stir in cream; return to simmer on low and cook 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.


3. 268 calories per serving.