Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup

Name: Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil; 1 leek; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 medium fennel; 2 cups litres vegetable stock; ½ cup orzo; salt and pepper; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
89 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup

Omar Parker

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I'm not 100% sure on the source of this recipe as I came across it in a magazine a couple of years ago, which I no longer have, and I haven't been able to find the source on Google. I do however believe the original recipe was by Matt Moran. I've adapted it slightly. The main change I made was to cook the orzo (risoni) in the soup broth rather than separately to save time and washing up. I suggest slicing the fennel and leek using a mandoline slicer to ensure the thickness (or thinness) is consistent.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tbs olive oil
1 leek finely sliced
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 medium fennel cored, quartered and finely sliced (fennel fronds reserved for serving)
2 cups litres vegetable stock 8
½ cup orzo risoni
salt and pepper
1 lemon zested and cut into wedges to serve

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Instructions

Place a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the olive oil and leek. Cook for 4 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant before adding the fennel. Cook the fennel for 1 minute before adding the vegetable stock and orzo (risoni) and cook for 12 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked. Taste and adjust the seasonings to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with lemon zest, lemon juice and fennel fronds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 253mg (11%) Potassium 180mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 12.2mg (14%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	89kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	3g	5%
Sodium	253mg	11%
Potassium	180mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	350IU	7%
Vitamin C	12.2mg	14%
Calcium	28mg	3%
Iron	0.6mg	3%