Potage Megali(French Mediterranean Leek Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sliced leeks
1 c. sliced onions
4 to 6 cloves garlic or according to taste
4 c. peeled, chopped tomatoes, drain liquid and keep separately
1 qt. chicken broth
6 to 8 leaves fresh basil
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
4 Tbsp. olive oil
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. cooked orzo (this is pasta, it looks like rice)
2 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Saute the leeks and the onions in oil and butter (or margarine) until soft.
Add the tomatoes.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and the previously drained juice together with the chicken broth.
Add the orzo.
This dish tends to taste even better the next day.
Good Appetite!