Best 7 Lemony Mushroom Orzo Soup Recipes

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Experience the culinary delight of lemony mushroom orzo soup, a comforting and flavorful dish that exudes both simplicity and elegance. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice cook looking for a heartwarming and nourishing meal, this versatile soup promises a delightful blend of tangy lemon, earthy mushrooms, and tender orzo, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMONY MUSHROOM-ORZO SOUP FOR TWO



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Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta-and lemon livens up its mild flavor.-Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON MUSHROOM ORZO



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Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot. It has a pleasant tinge of lemon and a nice crunch from pecans. -Shelly Nelson, Akeley, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender and lightly browned. Drain orzo., In a large bowl, place orzo, mushroom mixture, pecans, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining oil; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMONY MUSHROOM ORZO SOUP



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My grandmother used to make a similar classic Greek soup, avgolemono, every Sunday after church. Here's my version of her recipe. The kids and I came up with this variation while experimenting with different ingredients. I think my yia-yia would be proud. -Nick Haros, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 pound sliced fresh baby portobello mushrooms
1 celery rib, sliced
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 large eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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Inspired by Panera Bread's version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's very favorite soup recipes.

Provided by ReneePaj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 carrots, chopped, or more to taste
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  • Bring the broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add chicken. Cook until the chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts into the broth and the orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

LEMON ORZO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup orzo
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 cup small-diced feta, preferably Greek (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
  • Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.

LEMON ORZO SOUP



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This soup can be prepared very quickly. It should be brothy so that the orzo just floats in the lemony broth. Note: the pasta will absorb some of the broth the longer it sits, so serve as soon as it's ready! Recipe by Eva Longoria, tweaked a bit by me. P.S. You can use your own homemade broth if you would like!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium (or veggie broth!)
1 cup dried orzo pasta
1 lemon, juice of (or 2 small lemons - 2 to 4 tablespoons, depending on how lemony you like it)
2 large egg yolks
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a soup pan on high heat. Lower the heat to medium high, stir in the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. The soup should be very brothy at this point. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg yolks. Stir the hot broth into the egg yolks, 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 6 tablespoons. This tempers the yolks and prevents them from cooking too fast and curdling. Stir the yolks into the soup and take the pot off of the heat. Stir well. Add a pinch of salt, or to taste. (You could add pepper if you like.white pepper would work nicely.).
  • Ladle the soup into 2 to 4 soup bowls and serve right away!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 184.4, Sodium 2326, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 28.5

ORZO MUSHROOM SOUP



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An easy, delicious and low fat soup. Perfect for a cold winter night. From Company's Coming Low Fat Cooking.

Provided by celenashaw76

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups water
3 tablespoons beef bouillon powder
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 cup fat free sour cream

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 57.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, oyster, and porcini mushrooms.
  • Don't be afraid to add other vegetables. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and leeks. You can also add some greens, such as spinach or kale.
  • Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any homemade broth, you can use a store-bought broth. Just be sure to choose one that is low in sodium.
  • Season your soup to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream.
  • Serve your soup hot. This is the best way to enjoy it. You can garnish it with some fresh herbs or a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Lemony mushroom orzo soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.

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