# Baked Feta & Veggie Soup

This soup features fresh peas and roasted feta, which melts into the soup creating a rich, tangy contrast to the fresh vegetables.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced into 1-inch thick coins
- 1.5 cups shelled fresh peas
- 5 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 6-ounce block feta cheese in brine, drained
- 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 5-ounce package baby spinach
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh dill
- 0.5 cup reduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Chop all your vegetables.
3. Toss trimmed asparagus, sliced leeks, 1½ cups peas, smashed garlic, 2 tablespoons oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
4. Place feta in the center of the baking dish.
5. Roast until the vegetables are just tender and the feta is heated through, about 30 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through.
6. Transfer the feta and the vegetable mixture to a blender.
7. Add 4 cups broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the blender.
8. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening.
9. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.
10. With the blender running, gradually add 5 ounces spinach and ¼ cup dill, processing until fully combined after each addition; continue processing until smooth, about 2 minutes more.
11. Divide soup among 6 bowls.
12. Dollop with ½ cup yogurt.
13. Garnish with pepper and dill, if desired.

## Equipment

- 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- blender
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6e6jnL2/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c9cb5873-74c7-4714-8e54-b1d6215eec71
- Extracted: 2025-07-08

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