Potage Megali(French Mediterranean Leek Soup)

• 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

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

leeks, onions, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, parsley, tomato paste, olive oil, butter, orzo, sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=481396 (may not work)