Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

This soup was really easy and tasted so fresh.  Plan ahead, since it does need to simmer for 2 hours.  Because you use fire-roasted canned tomatoes, it tastes more fresh and acidic than using regular canned tomatoes.  I made the Crunchy Cheese Sticks from the Diva's cookbook and it was a perfect dinner.  Try it before it gets too warm outside!

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
2 T butter
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
4 C chicken broth
1/2- 1 C heavy cream (I used fat-free half and half instead)
1/2 C Orzo pasta

In a pot, saute onion and garlic in butter on medium heat for about 6 minutes.  Add tomatoes and chicken broth.  Simmer on low for 2 hours.  Blend until smooth with immersion blender.  Boil pasta separately, according to directions.  Add cream and pasta just before serving.