Mareco Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Mareco (small pasta or grain), dry
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Measure the mareco, tomatoes, broth, and cream.

2. 2

   In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, and (if using) salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Stir in the mareco and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mareco is tender and the soup is creamy.

5. 5

   Finish: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Heat for 1–2 minutes without boiling, then taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.