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Tomato orzo soup
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Tomato orzo soup (240 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.7 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 624 mg of Sodium covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tomato orzo soup is a tomato-based soup with small, rice-shaped pasta cooked until tender. It is a familiar home-style soup in Turkey, where the pasta is called arpa şehriye and the dish is often served hot as a simple first course or light meal.
The broth is gently tangy and the pasta soft, with chopped herbs often scattered over the top. Its nutrition comes mainly from the broth and carbohydrates, while protein is modest; it provides 45 calories per 100 g. Serve it with a fresh salad for a light lunch, or alongside bread when you want a more substantial meal.
Selected: 100 g
45
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 13% · Fat 14%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
60µg · 7% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.4mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
260mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
120mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
19mg · 3% DV
Calcium
17mg · 2% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 45 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Tomato orzo soup is made by simmering orzo in a seasoned tomato broth until tender. Soften onion in a little oil, add tomatoes or tomato paste and broth, then stir in the orzo and cook until it is just soft.
Orzo in tomato orzo soup is pasta, not rice. It is made from wheat and shaped like large grains of rice, which is why it can be mistaken for a grain in the bowl.
Beans, chickpeas, shredded chicken, or extra vegetables can make tomato orzo soup more substantial. Stir in cooked additions near the end so they warm through without overcooking the orzo.
Tomato orzo soup thickens because the orzo continues to absorb broth after cooking. Add a splash of water or stock while reheating and stir until the soup loosens to the consistency you want.
Yes, rice can replace orzo in tomato orzo soup, but it will change the texture and cooking time. Cook the rice until tender in the tomato broth, adding liquid as needed, rather than following the timing for pasta.
Basil, oregano, parsley, and thyme all pair well with tomato orzo soup. Add dried herbs while the broth simmers, and finish with fresh herbs just before serving so their flavor stays bright.
Tomato orzo soup goes well with crusty bread, a green salad, or a grilled cheese sandwich. For a fuller meal, serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a simple chicken dish.
Yes, you can make tomato orzo soup in a slow cooker, but add the orzo near the end. If it cooks for the full slow-cooking time, it can become too soft and soak up much of the broth.
Yes, tomato orzo soup can be frozen, though the orzo may turn softer after thawing. For a better texture, freeze the tomato broth on its own and cook fresh orzo in it when you reheat the soup.
Tomato orzo soup keeps in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Cool it promptly after cooking, and add a little broth or water when reheating if the orzo has thickened the soup.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.