Asparagus Orzo Soup Recipes

ASPARAGUS ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
• Bias-slice asparagus into 1-inch-long pieces.
• Set aside.
• In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Stir in pasta; reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
• Stir in asparagus and snow peas.
• Return soup to boiling and cook 3 minutes more.
• Stir in spinach and pepper; cook 1 minute more.
• Remove soup from heat.
• Ladle soup into bowls.
• If desired, swirl 1 to 2 teaspoons pesto into each bowl of soup.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add onion, fennel, garlic and saute until very soft.
• Add orzo and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
• Stir as you would risotto until liquid is absorbed.
• You might not use the whole quart of broth.
• Repeat until pasta is almost al dente.
• Add asparagus and simmer until tender.
• Top with parmesan, pepper flake and thyme.

CREAMY ORZO WITH ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Bring a large sauce pan of water (filled about halfway) to a boil over medium heat. Cook the orzo until tender, about 10 minutes. After the orzo has been cooking for about 5 minutes, add the asparagus to the same pot (this will allow the orzo and asparagus to cook in the same pot and keep the clean-up to a minimum!). Once the orzo and asaparagus are cooked and tender, drain and return to the pot. Quickly add the parmesan cheese and butter. Stir thoroughly, allowing both the cheese and butter to melt. Slowly add the cream to the mixture, while stirring. Continue to stir and add cream until you reach your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Voila! You have a delicious side dish! Serve immediately.

NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S ASPARAGUS, LEMON, AND ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large stockpot.
• Add orzo; cook 5-7 minutes.
• Add asparagus; cook 5-7 minutes more.
• Bring soup back to a brisk boil and whisk in beaten eggs.
• Cook for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
• Serve immediately.