My recipe for manestra, which means orzo in Greek, is effortless and very easy to make. You need only a few steps to transform simple ingredients into a creamy one-pot wonder. —Kiki Vagianos, Melrose, Massachusetts

Greek Tomato Soup with Orzo

olive oil

onion,

whole wheat orzo pasta

(14-1/2 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped

chicken broth

oregano

salt

pepper

feta cheese and minced fresh basil

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add orzo; cook and stir until lightly toasted.

Stir in tomatoes, broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until orzo is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, top with feta and basil.

My husband brings back "heads" of cheese from the island his family is from. Sheep or goats milk,made the way it was hundreds of years ago,if not more! Each person makes it a bit different,some are hard,some softer. Some are soaked in olive oil,some are dipped in beeswax. Some "island cheese" would be lovely in this soup. After 6 months there he may not want Greek food for awhile! He usually wants pizza ! I will make this after he's had his fill of American food.

I took Karie’s suggestion to decrease the amount of orzo so I did, using 3/4 cup and I think  it was just right! I used 5 large vine tomatoes instead of can (only because I hadn’t used them yet and needed to)This soup is delicious and I’ll definitely be making it again!

I made the recipe as indicated, but next time I will decrease the amount of orzo. It sucked up all the liquid and overtook the soup. Other than that, it was absolutely fantastic!!

greek tomato soup with orzo

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Taste of Home Editors

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