Zupas CopyCat Tomato Basil Orzo Soup

8-10 roma tomatoes, chopped in quarters
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth
1 Teaspoon salt
pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup Milk
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 Tablespoon Butter
2/3 Cup Orzo Pasta
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parmesan Cheese


Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet that has been lightly drizzled with olive oil. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. Roast at 425 for 20-40 minutes or until shriveled and soft.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes; place the tomatoes and any accumulated juices from the pan into a blender and puree until you have 2 1/2 cups. If you come up short, just add tomato sauce.

Drizzle about 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large sauce pot. Heat over medium high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic, turn down to medium and stir frequently. Allow to cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato puree, juice, broth, tomato sauce brown sugar, salt and pepper. Stir and then allow to come to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes and turn down to a simmer. Add the milk and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir in the butter and basil.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta per package instructions. Drain.

Ladle the soup into bowls, add a little pasta and parmesean and serve immediately.

(Source: https://ohsweetbasil.com/zupas-copycat-tomato-basil-orzo-soup-recipe/)