Orzo Soup with Feta and Olives

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 100g roast red peppers
  • 100g roast courgettes
  • 100g roast aubergine
  • 1.2 litres veg stock
  • 200g orzo
  • 200g sweetcorn from a tin, drained
  • For the Topping
  • 80g pitted green olives, chopped
  • 100g feta
  • Chopped parsley
  • 1 lemon, zest only
  • Cook the garlic in the oil for 2 mins, then stir in the oregano, tomato puree and a pinch of sugar. Cook for 4 mins, then stir in the roasted vegetables, orzo, stock and sweetcorn. Simmer for 10 mins or until the orzo is just al dente.
  • Combine the feta, parsley, olives and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir in some black pepper. Serve the soup in bowls, scattered with the feta mixture - perfect!
20 mins
4 serving