Supergreen Mushroom & Orzo Soup

Womenscorner Desk

October 6, 2020

Ingredients :

- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

- 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt

- 1 1/4 c. celery

- 1/2 c. shallots

- 1/4 c. garlic

- 8 c. vegetable or chicken broth

- 3 c. broccoli

- 3 c. sliced spinach

- 1 c. sliced mushrooms

- 1 c. orzo

- basil pesto

Method : In an 8-quart saucepot, heat vegetable oil on medium. Add salt, celery, shallots, and garlic. Cook 8 minutes or until golden, stirring. Add broth and broccoli. Heat to simmering on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer quarter-hour , stirring occasionally. Add spinach, mushrooms and orzo. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until starches and veggies are softened. Remove from heat. Stir in basil pesto to taste.