Manestra is a traditional Greek soup made with tomato pulp and orzo pasta. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s the ultimate comfort food that warms the soul!
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1
Finely chop the onion, then sauté it in a pan with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and two whole garlic cloves.
2
Once the onion is softened, remove the garlic cloves and add one tablespoon of Mutti Double Concentrate Tomato Paste. Stir well to dissolve it in the oil.
3
Add the orzo pasta and toast it for a minute over medium heat.
4
Mix in the Mutti Polpa, oregano, bay leaves, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5
Pour in the vegetable broth and cook the orzo pasta, adding more broth if needed during cooking.
6
The final consistency of the manestra should be creamy, not overly liquid.
Manestra is a simple yet flavorful dish that can save your lunch or dinner in just 10 minutes! It’s a warm, satisfying meal perfect for cold winter days. What makes it special? Undoubtedly, the Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes Polpa, the star of this recipe, with its rich and velvety texture that makes this Greek soup truly irresistible.
Manestra is an economical dish made with few ingredients, yet its bold tomato flavor, aromatic herbs, spices, and creamy consistency can win over anyone. For an extra touch, try adding plant-based feta cubes at the end of cooking. As the feta melts, it will make the manestra even creamier and more flavorful.
