Fresh Tomato Vegetable Soup
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 medium carrots sliced into rounds
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans slice into 1-inch lengths
- 1 medium boiling potato
- 8 fresh vine-ripened tomatoes cut in half
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup orzo pasta
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1-2 tsp fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and oil over medium-low heat until tender.
- Add carrots, green beans, and potatoes, and saute another 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and 2 cups water, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl or plate and let cool.
- Peel tomatoes and return to sauce pan.
- Add wine, oregano, salt, pepper, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Bring to a boil, add orzo, simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add lemon juice and fresh basil. Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve immediately.