Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup
Description
The recipe begins by softening sliced leek in olive oil to develop sweetness, then adding minced garlic and thinly sliced fennel, which brings a mild licorice aroma. Vegetable stock and orzo pasta are added and cooked until the orzo is tender. The final touch includes lemon zest, juice, and reserved fennel fronds for garnish, lending freshness and brightness that balance the earthy vegetable flavors.
The texture features tender orzo and softened fennel in a flavorful broth enriched by sautéed aromatics and enlivened by lemon. This soup suits those looking for a lighter, vegetarian-friendly option with clean, fresh flavors. It can be served as a starter or alongside a simple salad for a light lunch.
No specific storage or make-ahead notes are provided, but the simple ingredient list and quick cooking process make this an easy soup to prepare any time you want a gently flavored, comforting dish with citrus notes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 leek finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 fennel cored, quartered and finely sliced (fennel fronds reserved for serving, medium
- 2 cups vegetable stock 8
- ½ cup orzo risoni
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 lemon zested and cut into wedges to serve
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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