Author Notes
Simple Greek comfort food comes to the table..... —inpatskitchen
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Ingredients
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1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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1
medium onion, finely diced
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3
large cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons
dried oregano (preferably Greek)
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 teaspoon
coarse ground black pepper
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1
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
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6 cups
vegetable broth or water
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1 1/2
cups orzo
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Grated Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Directions
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Heat the olive oil in a 4 quart soup pot and add the diced onion. Saute for a few minutes and then add the minced garlic and oregano. Continue to sauté until the garlic smells fragrant.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the broth or water and bring up to a boil. Stir in the orzo and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot. Serve nice and hot in bowls garnished with the cheese if you like.
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NOTE: If re-heating you may need to add a little extra broth or water as the orzo soaks up so much liquid.
I think I get my love for food and cooking from my mom, who was an amazing cook. She would start baking and freezing a month before Christmas in order to host our huge open house on Christmas afternoon. I watched and I learned...to this day I try not to procrastinate when it comes to entertaining.
My cooking style is pretty much all over the place, although I'm definitely partial to Greek and Italian cuisine. Oh yes, throw a little Cajun in there too!
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