Shrimp and Feta Soup (aka Shrimp Saganaki Soup)

I always enjoy soups during the fall and today I a recipe for a tasty shrimp and feta soup to share with you! The flavours of this soup are inspired by shrimp saganaki, a Greek dish where shrimp is served in a simple tomato and feta sauce along with bread to scoop it up with. I was thinking that it would be simple to make the same tomato and feta sauce, except more like broth, for a tasty soup! This soup gets all of its amazing flavour from the simple tomato, feta and shrimp combo with accents of garlic and onion and a hint of fennel. All said and done this shrimp and feta soup (aka shrimp saganaki soup) takes less that 30 minutes oto make making it a great option for weeknight dinners and any leftovers are great for lunch to next day!

Shrimp and Feta Soup (aka Shrimp Saganaki Soup)

Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:25 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 4

A quick and easy Greek style shrimp soup in a tasty tomato and feta broth!

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and ground (optional)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth – link this
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound shrimp
1 cup feta, crumbled

directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the onion and cook unit tender, about 3-5 minutes, before adding the garlic, red pepper flakes and fennel seeds and cooking for another minute.
Add the tomatoes, broth and oregano, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes before adding the shrimp and feta and simmering until the shrimp is cooked,about 3-5 minutes, before enjoying with crusty bread!

Option: Replace the fennel seeds with a splash ouzo or other liquorice liqueur.
Option: Add some dill!