Description
A velvety soup blending ripe tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a touch of cream for a Mediterranean-inspired comfort dish. Ready in under 35 minutes, it’s vegetarian, adaptable, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
28 oz (800g) canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
Add canned tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Blend mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches until smooth.
Stir in heavy cream and crumbled feta, adjusting consistency with water or additional tomatoes if needed.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute vegan feta cheese and plant-based cream.
Serve with crusty bread or vegan crackers for a complete meal.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stewing/Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1 cup, 240ml)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 3000mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg