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Hands Holding a Bowl of Mushroom Lemon Orzo Soup with Spoon
Mushroom Lemon Orzo Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

This cozy lemon orzo soup is the perfect way to warm up! Bursting with juicy mushrooms, tender veggies and zippy flavor, super easy to make, and naturally vegan, this stuff is perfect for lunch or dinner on chilly days.

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 276 kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5-6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste (I generally use about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup dried orzo pasta
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Coat the bottom of a large nonstick pot with 2 tablespoons of oil and place it over medium heat.

  2. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms in an even layer. Cook the mushrooms for about 5 minutes, gently flip, and cook for about 5 minutes more, until they're browned on both sides.

  3. Remove the mushrooms from the pot and transfer them to a plate.

  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot and give it a minute to heat up.

  5. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook the veggies, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften up.

  6. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute more, until very fragrant.

  7. Stir in 5 cups of broth, lemon juice, zest, rosemary and thyme. Return the mushrooms to the pot.

  8. Raise the heat to high and bring the liquid to a boil.

  9. Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the soup to cook for about 20 minutes, until the veggies are soft. Add more broth if the liquid reduces too much.

  10. Stir in the orzo and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes (refer to package instructions).

  11. Remove the pot from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more lemon juice if you like.

  12. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts
Mushroom Lemon Orzo Soup
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
Calories 276 Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.4g21%
Saturated Fat 2.2g11%
Sodium 1189mg50%
Potassium 713mg20%
Carbohydrates 29.3g10%
Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugar 6.3g7%
Protein 12.7g25%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 4.3mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.