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White bowl with mushroom and orzo soup

Easy Mushroom Soup with Orzo Pasta

This Easy Mushroom Soup with Orzo Pasta is hearty, creamy, and full of earthy mushroom goodness. It comes together quickly and uses pantry staples, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch, Main Course, Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz button mushrooms sliced
  • ¾ cup orzo pasta
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 15 minutes.
  2. Add marjoram, thyme, vegetable broth, and orzo pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook until pasta is halfway done, about 6–7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the soup, stirring constantly.
  4. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the soup begins to thicken.
  5. Add bay leaf, salt, and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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