Description
Roasted Feta Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining the creamy richness of feta cheese with the savory depth of roasted vegetables. This delicious soup offers a fragrant aroma of garlic and herbs that warms your soul on chilly days. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish paired with crusty bread, it promises to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare, this recipe will make you feel like a culinary expert in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, whole
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetable mixture on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until caramelized.
- Crumble feta over the roasted vegetables and roast for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or pot, pour in vegetable broth, and blend until smooth.
- Serve hot with fresh basil or extra feta crumbles as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added flavor. A splash of lemon juice can enhance the soup's brightness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.