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Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with lemon zest, lemon juice and fennel fronds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.