Tomato and Orzo Soup with Gorgonzola

Directions

Ingredients :

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free chicken broth

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 tablespoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and ground black pepper to taste

5 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1 cup cooked orzo

⅓ cup sour cream

Methods :

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Transfer mixture carefully to a blender in batches and puree; return to the pot. Stir in Gorgonzola cheese, orzo, and sour cream. Continue to simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.