Mushroom and Leek Soup

Combine mushrooms, leeks, dry sherry, and pasta for this simple and sumptuous soup. A lovely beginning or finish for any meal, and ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 182 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 ¾ cups water
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
• ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
• ½ cup dry sherry
• 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup sliced leeks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender. Add the sherry and reduce liquid by half.

Step 2

Then add the beef broth, water and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.