Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup
Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup blends tender sautéed mushrooms and sweet leeks with a splash of dry sherry for gentle depth, all simmered in rich beef broth. The orzo adds a silky, comforting body to each spoonful. Serve this as a cozy starter for dinner or as a light, satisfying lunch on a cool day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender. Add the sherry and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
- 2
Add the beef broth, water, and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.
- Calories 200.86 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.68 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 26.41 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.65 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.48 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 425.79 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.11 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.41 g --
- Added Sugars 6.82 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 28.55 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 275.56 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 37.11 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cooking Sherry, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 200.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cooking Sherry, Cut Leeks, Margarine. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 200.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup healthy?
- Leek and Mushroom Orzo Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 200.86 calories and 4.68 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 425.79 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.82 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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