Whole Wheat Orzo And Mushroom Soup Recipes

MUSHROOM ORZO

Steps:

• Melt 1/2 the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden brown. Mix in orzo, mushrooms, and remaining butter. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until butter is melted and mushrooms are tender.
• Pour water and wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley to serve.

LEMONY MUSHROOM-ORZO SOUP FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, parsley, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, lemon juice and zest. Cook until pasta is tender, 5-6 minutes.

ORZO MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Heat lightly greased large Dutch oven until hot. Saute mushrooms, flour and garlic for 5 minutes.
• Add water, bouillon powder, green onion, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add orzo. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream.

MUSHROOM AND ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and mushrooms, and cook over medium heat 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce the heat to low and stir in the flour.
• Add the diluted Glace de Viande® (or Essence de Champignon Gold®) in a steady stream, stirring continuously, so the stock absorbs the flour.
• Add the bay leaf.  Bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally; then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
• Add the orzo and simmer 6-8 minutes more, until the pasta is tender. Discard the bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper.

BEEF AND MUSHROOM SOUP WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy saucepan.
• Brown the beef; add the onion and brown lightly on the cut side.
• Add the bay leaf and water.
• Heat over medium heat until almost boiling.
• For a clearer broth, do not let boil.
• Cook, uncovered, at a gentle simmer for 2 hours.
• Strain broth through a sieve lined with dampened paper towels.
• Chill overnight and finish soup next day or continue with recipe.
• Pull meat into strings; set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in saucepan.
• Add chopped onion, celery and carrot.
• Sauté until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in garlic, sauté 1 minute more.
• Add the mushrooms, sauté until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the shredded meat and broth to the sautéed vegetables; stir in parsley, frozen vegetables and orzo.
• Heat to boiling.
• Simmer, uncovered, until orzo is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ORZO WITH MUSHROOMS AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place walnuts on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they release their aroma. Stir once or twice for even toasting.
• Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and mushrooms until tender and golden brown.
• Pour in broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. If after 15 minutes there is still liquid, remove cover, and cook until liquid is gone. Remove from heat, and stir in walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

LEMONY MUSHROOM ORZO SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and celery; cook and stir 6-7 minutes or until tender. Add broth and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until orzo is al dente, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, lemon juice and pepper. Gradually whisk in 1-1/2 cups of the hot broth; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until broth is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. (Do not allow to boil.) Top servings with parsley.