Manestra - Poor Greek Soup

Manestra - Poor Greek Soup


1. 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.

2. Stir in the tomatoes and sauté until they collapse, about 10 minutes.

3. 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.

4. Add the orzo and simmer until it is tender, about 5 minutes.

5. Serve with grated cheese on top and shredded mint leaves.

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