Supergreen Mushroom and Orzo Soup – is a flavorful comforting soup packed full of healthy green vegetables. I believe in balance and deliciousness, and this green soup really hits the spot.
The base of this recipe is a vegetable broth though you could just as easily use chicken broth. I like it with broccoli, celery, and spinach, but it works just fine with kale or collards. Don’t skip the basil pesto – it makes the soup taste fancy. This soup is a light and delicious meal for the middle of the week. This recipe is also quick and easy and puts a bowl of savory soup on your table in just 35 minutes. And if you are craving more green and healthy soups, then try our broccoli detox soup, detox immune-boosting chicken soup, or this green curry soup.
To make the Supergreen Mushroom and Orzo Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In an 8-quart pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add 1¼ cups chopped celery, 4 ounces diced shallots, 3 minced cloves garlic, and ¼ tsp kosher salt and cook, stirring, for 8 minutes or until golden.
Add in 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth and 3 cups chopped broccoli, increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Then reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
Add in 3 cups sliced spinach, 1 cup sliced white mushrooms, and 1 cup orzo and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the orzo has softened.
Remove from heat and stir in basil pesto to taste before serving.
This one-pot Supergreen Mushroom and Orzo Soup recipe manages to be both comforting and light. Try this healthy recipe soon, and please come back to tell us what you think in the comments below.
