| The Greeks love soup and "fassolada" is the national | | | | extra virgin olive oil and some salt and pepper finishes |
| dish of Greece. This bean soup is really delicious. | | | | it off nicely. Feta cheese is salty and flavorful and it |
| Grains often feature in Greek soup recipes and this | | | | features in some Greek dessert recipes too. |
| might be pasta, spaghetti, or rice. Lemon and rice soup | | | | How to Make Greek Pasta and Vegetable Soup |
| is another Greek favorite. | | | | Known as bourou-bourou soup in Greece, this delicious |
| Recipes from Greece are usually elegant and simple. | | | | Greek soup recipe is flavored with tomato, red pepper, |
| The flavors range from aromatic to bold and the | | | | and black pepper. The flavor mainly comes from the |
| textures range from smooth and soft to crunchy. | | | | vegetables used to make it. If you want to clear out |
| Greek food is usually nutritious and fresh produce is | | | | your vegetable drawer in the refrigerator, making this |
| widely used. Lamb and pork are the most popular | | | | authentic Greek soup is a great way to do just that. |
| meats in Greek recipes. Olive oil, which is a healthy fat, | | | | Use any vegetables you want. |
| is used in this cuisine. | | | | What you will need: |
| Greek soup recipes are served for lunch or as an | | | | - 1 chopped fresh tomato |
| appetizer before dinner. A lot of Greek soups are | | | | - 9 oz spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces |
| quite watery, rather than thick and filling, because the | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes |
| entree will arrive afterwards. Greek soups are often | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
| flavored with fresh herbs, citrus and meat or fish. | | | | - 1 peeled, chopped potato |
| Beans and vegetables are popular ingredients too. | | | | - 1 chopped green bell pepper |
| Lukewarm Dishes for Maximum Flavor | | | | - 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste |
| A lot of Greek dishes are traditionally served at room | | | | - 3 peeled, chopped carrots |
| temperature, rather than chilled or hot, which might | | | | - 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| seem unusual but a lot of foods actually taste better | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| when served lukewarm. | | | | - 1 chopped bunch celery How to make it: |
| Cheese, for example, is often left out before serving | | | | Put the vegetables in a soup pot and add enough |
| because it is more flavorful and the same goes for | | | | water to cover them well. Bring the soup to a boil over |
| meats and some salad vegetables. If you are making | | | | a moderate heat, and then cook the soup until the |
| Greek food for a buffet, letting it reach room | | | | potato is soft and all the vegetables are tender. This |
| temperature will only make it more authentic. | | | | should take about twenty minutes. |
| Greek salad is especially good served at room | | | | Stir in the tomato paste and boil the soup for five |
| temperature and if you want to make a simple Greek | | | | more minutes. Add the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and |
| salad, combine some cubes of feta cheese with black | | | | red pepper. Add the pasta and keep cooking the soup |
| olives, lettuce, tomatoes, and fresh oregano. A dash of | | | | until the pasta is al dente. Serve hot or warm. |