Whole Wheat Orzo and Mushroom Soup

Slightly creamy, this savory soup is also delicious and budget friendly. This recipe was adapted from a recipe my brother created. Goes well with a side of warm, crusty bread.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon rubbed sage
• 8 ounces whole wheat orzo pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add sliced mushrooms and cook in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Pour in vegetable stock and cream of mushroom soup, stir thoroughly, and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Stir in whole wheat orzo, rubbed sage, and cayenne pepper. Simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.