Greek Tomato Soup with Orzo

  Lunch

My recipe for manestra, which means "orzo" in Greek, is a straightforward and very easy to make recipe. You only need a few steps to transform simple ingredients into a creamy one-pot-wonder in about 30 minutes.

Greek Tomato Soup with Orzo

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1-1/4 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) whole tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Optional: Crumbled feta cheese and minced fresh basil

Instructions

  • 1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add orzo; cook and stir until lightly toasted.
  • 2. 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.

    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 299 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 12g fiber), 11g protein.

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