Dinner for 6
Roasted Pepper Tomato Orzo Soup
Roasted peppers blend with tomatoes, broth, cream, and orzo for a smooth soup with a hearty pasta finish.
Typical price
$6.85for 4 servings
$1.71 per serving$6.85 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $2.34Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 44 oz | $3.05Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 31 oz | $2.44Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 large carrot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) hunt's petite diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp hunt's tomato paste
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 sprig fresh basil (optional)
- 2/3 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425°F and roast the peppers, onion, carrot, and garlic on an oiled baking sheet for 25 minutes.
- Peel and seed the peppers, then chop the roasted vegetables.
- Combine the roasted vegetables, broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large pot.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender, then stir in the orzo.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the cream and cook for 2 minutes without boiling.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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