Best 9 Tomato Orzo Clam Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the comforting warmth and exquisite flavors of tomato orzo clam soup. This delectable soup, with its vibrant red broth, tender orzo pasta, and an abundance of succulent clams, offers a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this classic dish is an adventure worth taking. As you delve into the world of tomato orzo clam soup, you'll encounter a tapestry of flavors, techniques, and culinary traditions that will inspire and delight you.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO ORZO SOUP



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Make and share this Tomato Orzo Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 13 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup onion, diced fine
1/2 cup celery, diced fine
1/2 cup carrot, diced fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
32 ounces vegetable stock
salt
cracked black pepper
1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Add onions, celery, and carrots and olive oil to large stockpot on medium-high. Cook, stirring, 6-7 minute Add chopped garlic. Cook 2 min, until vegetables are tender.
  • Add all tomatoes; simmer about 10 minute Add stock; return to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add pasta. Simmer 8-10 min, stirring often, until pasta is firm but tender. Remove from heat.
  • Add sour cream to soup; fold in basil. Ladle into warmed bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 447.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 5.8

ZUPPA DI VONGOLE: CLAM SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh clams
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, 2 crushed, and 1 for rubbing
1 fresh chili pepper, diced
1 stone from the sea, for flavor, optional*
10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup white wine
Salt
Bunch of fresh Italian or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
4 slices country bread, toasted and halved

Steps:

  • Remove excess sand from clams by soaking them in a bowl of cold salted water. The clams will open up their shells and release any sand and grit that is inside.
  • In a pan, heat the 1/4 cup oil and fry up 2 cloves garlic, the chili pepper, the stone, if using, and cherry tomatoes until the tomatoes soften and lose their shape, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the clams, and cook for 30 seconds with the lid on, shaking the pan often.
  • Add the wine to the pan, and cover with the lid until the clams have completely opened.
  • The clams release some water, which is the base for the soup. Add a generous splash of white wine. You can make this more soupy by adding a little more wine or even a few spoonfuls of tomato puree.
  • Add the parsley and salt, to taste. Continue cooking for another minute for all the flavors to come together.
  • Rub some raw garlic on the toasted bread slices. Drizzle the bread with the extra virgin olive oil. Serve the clam soup in bowls with 2 half slices of toast per bowl.

ORZO & TOMATO SOUP



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Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, orzo and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp tomato purée
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can chickpeas
150g orzo pasta
700ml vegetable stock
2 tbsp basil pesto
crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and celery and fry for 10-15 mins, or until starting to soften, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in all the other ingredients, except for the pesto and remaining oil, and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 6-8 mins, or until the orzo is tender. Season to taste, then ladle into bowls.
  • Stir the remaining oil with the pesto, then drizzle over the soup. Serve with chunks of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CLAMS IN RICH BROTH WITH ORZO



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This flavorful seafood dish makes a lovely summer dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
2 dried red chile peppers
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock or water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt
5 pounds littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed well
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon each chopped fresh parsley and basil
1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic andcook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and chilepeppers and cook until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil. Add stock or water and boil for 5 minutes. Add butter, clams, tomato, and salt to taste, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all clams have opened (discard any that haven't). Stir in herbs.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add orzo and apinch of salt; cook until al dente. Drain and drizzle with a little oil.
  • Spoon a serving of orzo in each of 4 large bowls, add enoughbroth just to cover, and arrange clams around edge of each bowl.

GREEK TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO



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My recipe for manestra, which means "orzo" in Greek, is a straightforward and very easy to make recipe. You only need a few steps to transform simple ingredients into a creamy one-pot-wonder in about 30 minutes. -Kiki Vagianos, Melrose, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Crumbled feta cheese and minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add orzo; cook and stir until lightly toasted., Stir in tomatoes, broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until orzo is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with feta and basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TOMATO AND ORZO SOUP WITH GORGONZOLA



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With a snowstorm going on outside, I was craving a warm comfort soup. Inspired by the tomato soup of a well-known local chef and four boxes of orzo in the pantry, I came up with this yummy soup. Serve topped with buttered croutons.

Provided by Coleene

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 697.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BASIL TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO



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The soup is so scrumptious that it is worth the time it takes to cut up the fresh basil. I believe it is even better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to blend in the refrigerator overnight.-Tonia Billbe, Elmira, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package directions; drain. Add orzo and cream to soup; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

TOMATO & CLAM SOUP



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Make and share this Tomato & Clam Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by James Craig

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, defrosted
1 (28 ounce) can crushed peeled tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can clams, whole or chopped
8 ounces cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Lower the heat and add onion and garlic.
  • Cover and cook on low, stirring often for 10-15 minutes; or until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in basil, oregano, broth, spinach and tomatoes.
  • Cook through on low 5-10 minutes, or simmered up to 1 hour.
  • Add the clams and cooked pasta, heat for 3 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 680.8, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 19.3

TOMATO-ORZO-CLAM SOUP



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Make and share this Tomato-Orzo-Clam Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amy Jo in Chicago

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, un-drained, cut up
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, un-drained

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large nonstick saucepan over medium heat until browned. Remove bacon from saucepan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Add onion to bacon drippings; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.
  • Add water, tomatoes and clam juice. Bring to a boil. Add orzo and basil; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in clams. Cook about 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle each serving with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 69.4, Sodium 406.9, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 28.1

Tips:

  • Use flavorful broth: A good quality vegetable or seafood broth will add a lot of flavor to your soup. You can also use a combination of both.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables in a little bit of olive oil before adding them to the soup will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Use fresh clams: Fresh clams will give your soup the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen or canned clams, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams only need to cook for a few minutes, or they will become tough. Add them to the soup last, and cook just until they are heated through.
  • Season to taste: Taste your soup and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Tomato orzo clam soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor from the tomatoes, clams, and herbs. The orzo pasta adds a nice texture to the soup. This soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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