Yiayia’s Tomato Feta Soup
My brother and I grew up with this soup, made constantly by my mom and yiayia (grandmother). Now my teens ask for it by name all the time – one of their favorites since they were little.
This soup possesses a few simple ingredients that are fresh and delicious. When you add the feta in at the end to somewhat soften and partially melt it, that is by far, the best part of this dish. I also recommend adding some shredded cooked chicken or chickpeas for added protein!
It is important to use a small size pasta like orzo or hilopites/xilopites, which are basically small flat squares. Orzo is easy to find, where hilopites you will find in your local Greek store. Any small pasta will work here – I have also used those small circles/rings and loved the look of it even more.
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Tomato Feta Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or use more water)
- 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
- 2 tbs olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta (or any small pasta)
- 3/4 block feta cheese, chopped or crumbled
Instructions
- To a large pot, add the water, vegetable broth, quartered tomatoes, oil, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes on medium low heat.
- Next add your pasta, stir and cover the pot. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally. Shut off the heat, remove your pot from the burner and throw in the crumbled feta.
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it’s actually good if you like feta. I love easy recipes. Thanks so much!!
Made it last night and family loved it!!!
Hello Michael, glad it was a winner with everyone!
If you are staying away from pasta, would rice be a good substitute?
Hi Carole, yes that would work ! Just may need more water/broth…
What brand vegetable broth do you like to use? Can’t wait to try this.
Hi Patty, I usually use Natures Promise or Pacific Natural but my go to is chicken broth for flavor
I love this soup 🍜 I make it every other week because it’s so easy to make and so good !! Thank you for it !!!
Tomato, orzo, feta soup
You introduced me to this soup. I am so grateful for it. I am totally adicted. Make it at least once a week and then eat two big bowls all by myself.
Thank you so much Stella
I just love this soup! I call it my skinny soup haha. Ever since I first made it I seem to have it every 1-2 weeks! I’m making it today to share with my dad❤️
This has become a family favourite, so simple and delicious. I use homemade broth and local tomatoes, the best comfort food!!
Hi Stephanie so happy your family enjoys the soup! Sounds delicious and thanks for the kind feedback!
made this today and it’s absolutely delicious. I froze whole tomatoes for the winter. definitely a keeper recipe. thanks for sharing.
I make this soup at least twice a month. It’s so fast and easy. I usually double the tomatoes and do a cup of orzo instead. It’s very versatile!
HI Magda, this recipe is SO versatile! Glad you like it!!
This was so easy to make . It is so pure , light , and amazing tasting !!!
Delicious and very different than anything I had ever tried. What a pleasure to try something new . My husband loved it and I’ve already made it several times.
Borderline the best thing I’ve ever had in my life! It’s so delicious. Thank you for creating this soup!! I’m going to make the broccoli one next.
02-27-23: -of your internet posted tomato feta soup, greek- I suggest, your on to something!-adding, do you have a sandwich suggestion? -thanks you.
Grilled cheese!!
This simple soup was just delicious! I didn’t have fresh tomatoes, used canned cherry tomatoes so I cut back on the water to 3 cups. I used herb and garlic feta.
I’ve had Covid and couldn’t taste anything, until this! Thank you for the recipe!
Hi Cathy, Glad that you’re feeling better! And thank you for trying this dish out!
Best comfort food
I agree! Simple and delicious!