Description
Midnight Forest Mushroom Orzo Soup is a comforting, soul-warming dish that combines the rich flavors of earthy mushrooms with the delightful texture of orzo pasta. This hearty soup is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, enveloping you in warmth and joy with every spoonful. Packed with nutrition and easily adaptable, it’s an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh shiitake or cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 cups spinach or kale (chopped)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they caramelize.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits from the pot.
- Stir in orzo pasta and greens; cook for 8-10 minutes until tender but al dente.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper; adjust to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg