Greek Tomato With Trahana (Couscous) Soup Recipe

Name: Greek Tomato With Trahana (Couscous) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium white onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, diced; 8 cups Basic Vegetable Stock (I used canned organic); 2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 cup uncooked trahana pasta or couscous [we used orzo]; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese [4 tablespoons for the soup; the rest for garnish]; 1/2 cup scallions [garnish] - optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium white onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, diced
8 cups Basic Vegetable Stock (I used canned organic)
2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup uncooked trahana pasta or couscous [we used orzo]
1 cup crumbled feta cheese [4 tablespoons for the soup; the rest for garnish]
1/2 cup scallions [garnish] - optional

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1. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and sugar and sweat for 4 minutes, until tender
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2. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and cinnamon and stir to coat.
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3. Add the canned tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
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4. Add the stock, bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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5. Stir in the fresh tomatoes, pasta (couscous), and 2 tablespoons of the feta cheese; simmer for 2 minutes.
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6. Remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.
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7. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with the remaining feta cheese and chopped scallions.

575

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 medium white onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Greek Tomato With Trahana (Couscous) Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Tomato With Trahana (Couscous) Soup

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