Tomato Soup with Orzo

Ina Garten’s recipes never disappoint me, and her latest collection, Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust, is no exception.  With a name like that, the recipes better work, right?  And it’s true; everything I’ve made from it so far has been a winner.

I chose to make this soup because it reminded me of the comforting tomato soup with elbow macaroni my mom used to make for lunch on rainy Sunday afternoons.  Where I am, the season is just about to make that leap from winter to spring, otherwise known as soups and stews to burgers and salads.  Although we’re close, I’m convinced there are a few soup days left, and this Tomato Soup with Orzo would be a good choice.

Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

During the cold winter months, we have some kind of soup for dinner at least once a week.  It might be from a can and doctored up with a little of this and that, or it might be something a little more homemade, like this.  Either way, it’s nice to come home after a long day and throw some simple ingredients in a pot, and then sit down to relax while it simmers.

As the weather warms up, we gradually forget about soup and move on to anything that can be grilled.  It may be time to fire up that grill soon, but around these parts, I’m certain there will be an opportunity for at least one more pot of soup.

If you’re looking for one more pot of soup to enjoy before the weather gets warm, this would be a good choice.  It’s quick and easy to put together, and goes well with bread left over from the weekend, or a panini with some focaccia from the freezer.