Mediterranean Onion-Orzo Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 -9 cups sweet onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
2 -3 tsp dried oregano (or to taste)
2 tsp dried thyme (or to taste)
2 -4 tbsp dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
1 (28 oz) can italian-style tomatoes (undrained and chopped )
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
5 cups chicken broth
salt and black pepper
1 large bay leaf
1/2 cup orzo pasta
crouton
grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Heat butter and oil in a large stockpot oven medium heat; add in the onions with 3 tablespoons white sugar and cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occaionally until lightly browned and caramalized (adding in the garlic, chili flakes, thyme and oregano the last 5 minutes of cooking).
Add in the broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and bay leaf; bring to a boil and simmer for about 45 minutes on low heat, adding in the orzo the last 10-15 minutes of simmering; cook until the pasta is tender.
Season with salt and lots black pepper.
Ladle into bowl, then top with croutons, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or Swiss cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	265.79 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.68g	18%
Cholesterol	16.25mg	5%
Sodium	914.93mg	38%
Potassium	641.54mg	14%
Total Carbs	37.57g	13%
Sugars	22.34g	89%
Dietary Fiber	4.23g	17%
Protein	4.52g	9%
Vitamin C	36.7mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	103.9mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	45.2 Kcal (189 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.99g	18%
Cholesterol	2.76mg	5%
Sodium	155.6mg	38%
Potassium	109.11mg	14%
Total Carbs	6.39g	13%
Sugars	3.8g	89%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	17%
Protein	0.77g	9%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	61%
Iron	0.1mg	4%
Calcium	17.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.5

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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