Carter Family Recipes

Shrimp Marinara Soup with Crumbled Feta

Orzo and shrimp star in quick and easy weeknight Shrimp Marinara Soup with Crumbled Feta.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
  • 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Preparation

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add oil; swirl to coat.
  3. Add oregano, pepper, and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add wine; cook 1 minute.
  4. Add stock and 1/2 cup water to pan; bring to a boil.
  5. Stir in orzo; cook 6 minutes or until al dente.
  6. Stir in marinara and shrimp; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
  7. Place 1 1/2 cups soup in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1 tablespoon crumbled feta.
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3 responses to “Shrimp Marinara Soup with Crumbled Feta”

  1. Steve W. Carter Avatar

    We cooked the soup for lunch today using Newman’s Sockarooni Sauce. An extremely quick and easy meal. We’ll definitely be having this again.

  2. Joanne Aellen Avatar
    Joanne Aellen

    I have been making this for years and it is a family favorite!

    1. Steve W Carter Avatar

      Joanne, what a lovely compliment! It’s especially rewarding to hear that the soup has remained a family favorite over the years.

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