Manestra Poor Greek Soup Recipes

MANESTRA - POOR GREEK SOUP

Manestra - Poor Greek Soup image

Think of this as what a college student makes after the tuition and books bill has been paid. Not really a dish served for guests - just a soup you make when you're low on ingredients. Has a very strong "Greek" flavor and is more oily than other soups. From Adventures in Greek Cooking: The Olive and The Caper by Susanna Hoffman

Provided by ThatSouthernBelle

Categories Greek

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
2 1/2 lbs tomatoes, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
8 cups water
1/3 cup orzo pasta
1/3 cup parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup kefalotyri, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 tablespoon mint, shredded (optional)

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic and oregano and sauté until the onion wilts, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and sauté until they collapse, about 10 minutes.
Add the salt and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tomatoes are very soft and the liquid is very dark, about 40 minutes.
Add the orzo and simmer until it is tender, about 5 minutes.
Serve with grated cheese on top and shredded mint leaves.

More about "manestra poor greek soup recipes"

MANESTRA (Μανέστρα) - MIA KOUPPA, TRADITIONAL GREEK …

Web Jul 10, 2023 Manestra is a simple Greek soup recipe made with small noodles or orzo in a tomato broth Sometimes in life, you have to take …
From miakouppa.com
5/5 (2)
Category Soup
Cuisine Greek
Total Time 30 mins

See details

MANESTRA RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE GREEK ORZO STEW WITH …

Web May 27, 2017 garlic fresh oregano leaves (or dried oregano) olive oil onion canned crushed tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes) paprika ground cinnamon
From globalkitchentravels.com
Cuisine Greek
Category Dinner
Servings 8
Calories 342 per serving

See details

MANESTRA (GREEK ORZO WITH TOMATO SAUCE) – SKINNY SPATULA

From skinnyspatula.com
Reviews 38
Calories 270 per serving
Category One Pot Meals

See details

MANESTRA: SAVORING THE TRADITION OF GREEK ORZO SOUP

Web Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot and cook …
From mygreekfoodrecipes.com

See details

MANESTRA | THE GREEK VEGAN

Web November 24, 201223 Manestra is a very traditional hearty, rich soup enjoyed all over Greece. It’s the perfect meal on a cold winter day. Manestra warms you with the flavors …
From thegreekvegan.com

See details

KAHAKAI KITCHEN: GREEK MANESTRA (TOMATO & ORZO SOUP) FOR …

Web Jun 27, 2010 Hoffman says, "On the Cycladic islands, manestra is the name of their version of tomato soup, which in other parts of Greece might be called …
From kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com

See details

MANESTRA POOR GREEK SOUP RECIPE FROM FOOD.COM ON FOODPAIR

Web Manestra - Poor Greek Soup with tomato, garlic, olive oil, mint, onions, pasta, orzo, salt, cinnamon powder, and oregano. ... SIGN UP FOR FREE Save all of your favorite …
From foodpair.com

See details

GREEK MANESTRA SOUP - YOUTUBE

Web Manestra is a simple Greek soup made with small noodles or orzo in a tomato broth. Easy, delicious and economical. For full recipe, follow this link: https:...
From youtube.com

See details

BEST MANESTRA POOR GREEK SOUP RECIPES

Web Steps: In a deep, large, heavy pot over moderate heat, saute garlic and pancetta in extra-virgin olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onions and cook 1 or 2 minutes longer.
From alicerecipes.com

See details

MANESTRA - GREEK GROUND BEEF & ORZO - DRESSED TO THE WINES

Web May 4, 2020 Instructions. Heat 1 teaspoon EVOO over medium heat in a large stockpot until shimmering, but not smoking. Add onion and cook for 4 minutes while stirring …
From dressedtothewinesblog.com

See details

BEST MANESTRA RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE GREEK ORZO …

Web Sep 26, 2017 Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons dried oregano (preferably Greek) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground black …
From food52.com

See details

MANESTRA - POOR GREEK SOUP – RECIPE WISE

Web Manestra is a traditional Greek soup that is sometimes referred to as poor man's soup due to its simple ingredients. The soup has been a staple food in Greece for centuries and is …
From recipewise.net

See details

MANESTRA (SIMPLE GREEK ORZO COMFORT FOOD) - BOWL OF …

Web Feb 8, 2014 :-) This recipe is simple, and I sometimes refer to it as “Greek Chop Suey” – Ground beef or turkey (or lamb, if you want to get fancy) is cooked with onions in a tomato-based broth with orzo, with mint and …
From bowlofdelicious.com

See details

BEST GREEK ORZO AND TOMATO SOUP (MANESTRA) RECIPE

Web 01 In a large saucepan over medium-high, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, allspice and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. …
From 177milkstreet.com

See details

MANESTRA SOUP RECIPE BY KAT FROM MULBERRY POMEGRANATE

Web Feb 28, 2021 Kat from Mulberry Pomegranate shares her family recipe for Manestra. A hearty and delicious winter soup recipe that is similar to Italian tradition of ‘minestre’, …
From grecianpurveyor.com

See details

AUTHENTIC GREEK MANESTRA - COOK GEM

Web Cook for 1 minute then stir in the tomato pasta. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until it completely evaporates. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, …
From cookgem.com

See details

CHICKEN WITH ORZO RECIPE (MANESTRA) - VICKI'S GREEK …

Web Sep 12, 2021 1 This easy and quick Chicken with Orzo Recipe (Manestra) combines delicious orzo in a rich tomato sauce with succulent chicken pieces. Follow my step by step guide to making this light dish to …
From vickisgreekrecipes.com

See details

GREEK MANESTRA | TRADITIONAL STEW FROM GREECE | TASTEATLAS

Web Add to list. The term manestra in Greece is quite versatile and may refer to orzo pasta, a tomato soup that is enriched with orzo, or a rich orzo-based stew. On the Cycladic …
From tasteatlas.com

See details

MANESTRA - GREEK ORZO WITH TOMATO SAUCE - REAL …

Web May 8, 2021 First, caramelize the onion (+ the garlic clove), then add the orzo. Add the wine, and in this recipe the tomato paste and fresh grated tomatoes as well. Then pour in hot water, (in a risotto it's usually chicken …
From realgreekrecipes.com

See details

10 TRADITIONAL GREEK SOUPS - INSANELY GOOD

Web Aug 2, 2021 2. Greek Beef Soup This hearty soup contains large chunks of potatoes and beef, as well as chopped carrots, celery, onions, and plenty of herbs. It’s similar to …
From insanelygoodrecipes.com

See details

GREEK MANESTRA | JAN D'ATRI

Web Oct 17, 2017 Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of short ribs. In a hot skillet with olive oil, brown ribs. When browned, add mint and onion cooking until onions are tender. Add tomato sauce, cinnamon and …
From jandatri.com

See details