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    Home » Eat Like A Greek » Greek Tomato Soup With Feta and Basil

    Greek Tomato Soup With Feta and Basil

    Last updated September 23, 2021. Originally posted October 2, 2020 By Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves. 22 Comments.

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    This Greek tomato soup has traditional flavors and it's really easy to make. The additions of feta and basil give a mediterranean feel and make the soup smell like summer. The crushed chili peppers add a nice kick and an extra layer of flavor. 

    Like most people, I love tomato soup. It is creamy and comforting and in general good for you. I wanted to develop a soup that would allow me to incorporate flavors I grew up with.

    This soup has all the aromas of the Mediterranean.

    Tomatoes are really important to us Greeks 🙂

    A Greek household is never out of tomatoes. When Daryl and I lived in Athens for almost a year he had tomatoes for lunch EVERY DAY. That's right, every single day. He could not believe how tasty and inviting tomatoes were in Greece. He would go to the local market and buy the juiciest most fragrant tomatoes to make a salad. We would add lots of extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil (from our plant on the terrace) and a couple of pieces of feta. These are exactly the flavors I wanted for this fresh tomato soup recipe.

    Bowl with tomato soup with basil and feta cheese.

    You only need a few ingredients.

    • Ripe, juicy tomatoes.
    • Bell peppers.
    • Fresh herbs like thyme and sage.
    • Onions and garlic.
    • Vegetable broth.
    • Extra virgin olive oil.
    • Fresh basil and good quality Greek feta for serving.
    Tomatoes, onions, garlic and bell pepper in a baking dish with fresh herbs.

    Preheat the oven to 300 F. Add the tomatoes, pepper, onions and garlic in a large baking pan, season with salt and pepper and add herbs like oregano, sage, thyme. Herbs can be fresh or dry. I sprinkle 2-3 tbsp olive oil all over, mix gently and bake for 60 minutes.

    Half way check the tomatoes, pepper and onions and rotate them so they lay on the opposite side for an even bake. Bake for another 60 min.

    Note: My tomatoes were uneven in size. The smaller ones were ready early. I removed any that are done to a plate and set aside.

    Transfer tomatoes, onions and the bell pepper to a large pot. Let the garlic head cool on the side.

    Discard any hard sprigs from the baking pan and pour the liquid and leftover herbs in the pot with the rest of the ingredients.

    tomatoes onions and herbs in a blender.

    Blend everything together in the pot with an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender. If using a blender, blend in small batches.

    Once everything is blended add some stock—enough to achieve the consistency of your preference. I like my tomato soup velvety and not too thick.

    Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, press on the bottom of a clove to push it out of its paper. Add all roasted cloves in the soup. Add the bay leaf, a generous pinch of dry oregano, the chili pepper flakes and the paprika. Simmer in very low heat for about 60 min. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

    Serve in bowls with a generous sprinkle of feta cheese and lots of roughly chopped fresh basil. Add more chili flakes if you like and enjoy!

    Two bowls with tomato soup with basil and feta, a cloth napkin, and bread on a table.

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    Greek Tomato Feta & Basil Soup

    by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
    This Greek tomato soup has traditional flavors and it's really easy to make. The additions of feta and basil give a mediterranean feel and make the soup smell like summer.
    4.82 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 6
    Calories 226 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lbs tomatoes
    • 1 yellow bel pepper can be red, orange or yellow
    • 2 onions quartered and halved
    • 1 garlic head
    • 6 fresh herbs sage, oregano, thyme
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 2 cups vegetable broth
    • salt
    • freshly ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon red chilli pepper flakes
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
    • 1 teaspoon paprika

    for serving

    • red chilli pepper flakes
    • crumbled greek feta
    • fresh basil roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 300 F.
      Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, onions and garlic head in a large baking pan, season with salt and pepper and add fresg herbs like oregano, sage, thyme.
      Pour 2-3 tbsp olive oil all over, mix gently and bake for 60 minutes.
    • Half way check the tomatoes, pepper and onions and rotate them so they lay on the opposite side for an even bake. Bake for another 60 min.
      Note: My tomatoes were uneven in size. The smaller ones were ready early. I removed any that were done to a plate and set aside.
    • Transfer tomatoes, onions and the bell pepper to a large pot. Let the garlic head cool on the side.
    • Discard any hard sprigs from the baking pan and pour the liquid and leftover herbs in the pot with the rest of the ingredients.
    • Blend everything together in the pot with an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender. If using a blender, blend soup in small batches.
    • When everything is blended add some stock—enough to achieve the consistency of your preference. I like my tomato soup velvety and not too thick.
    • Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, press on the bottom of a clove to push it out of its paper. Add all roasted cloves in the soup. Add the bay leaf, a generous pinch of dry oregano, the chili pepper flakes and the paprika.
      Simmer in very low heat for about 60 min. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve in bowls with a generous sprinkle of feta cheese and lots of roughly chopped fresh basil. Add more chili flakes if you like and enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 328mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2841IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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