Manestra: Greek Tomato & Orzo Soup

Name: Manestra: Greek Tomato & Orzo Soup
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, grated; 30 ounces canned tomatoes, pureed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 6 cups of water; Feta, optional garnish; 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint, basil, or parsley

Instructions

Manestra is the perfect example of how simple and inexpensive ingredients create a hearty delicious meal. This tomato and orzo soup is ready in under an hour. Toast some hearty bread to soak up the delicious broth and enjoy it!

Updated at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:36:44 GMT