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Tomato & Orzo Soup 

• 2 T. Olive Oil
• 2 Tomatoes, grated
• 1 T. Tomato Paste
• 6 c. Chicken Broth (or equivalent Water & Bullion)
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 1 c. Orzo
• 4 sprigs Flat-Leaf Parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Cumin
• ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

1. Heat Olive Oil in a large soup pot.
2. Add Grated Tomatoes. Stir until it starts to bubble.
3. Stir in Tomato Paste. Once bubbling; cook 2 minutes.
4. Stir in Chicken Broth (or Water & Bullion cubes). Cook until boiling.
5. Add Carrots. Boil for 2 minutes.
6. Add Orzo. Stir occasionally as it cooks. Once boiling, cook for 10 minutes.
7. Stir in chopped Parsley and other Seasonings. Cook for 2 more minutes.
8. Serve immediately with Bread and Lemon Wedges.