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completed mushroom orzo soup in a white bowl with a spoon inside the bowl against a white background
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5 from 45 votes

Pasta Mushroom Soup

This one-pot Pasta Mushroom Soup is simple, richly flavorful, and full of hearty goodness. Tender mushrooms combine with tasty pasta in an herb-infused, soothing broth. A comforting and satisfying soul-warming soup for cool (or hot!) days.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Roxane McNulty

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 cup of diced yellow or red onion
  • 3 cups of sliced white or button mushrooms
  • 7 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon of dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon of dried marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons of sea salt plus more to taste, if desired
  • ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup of uncooked pasta
  • 1 cup of thinly sliced kale leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Once hot, add garlic and onions and cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes.
    onions, garlic, and oil in a black pot
  • Add mushrooms, cook, and stir for an additional 2 minutes. Next add the broth, bay leaf, rosemary, marjoram, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
    ingredients for mushroom orzo soup in a black pan
  • Add pasta and kale, lower the heat to medium then simmer for 12-15 minutes, until pasta is tender. Remove Bay leaf and serve immediately.
    completed mushroom orzo soup in a white bowl with a spoon inside the bowl against a white background

Notes

  • Do not soak your fresh mushrooms in water when cleaning them. They will absorb the liquid like crazy, and you will have a difficult time browning them. It is best to place them in a colander then quickly rinse them in running water. Or just use a clean wet cloth to wipe them clean.
  • Serve soup immediately: It’s important to serve this mushroom pasta soup immediately after it’s made because the pasta will soak up quite a bit of liquid if it sits around too long.
  • Do not overcook your pasta: or it will turn mushy. Follow package instructions for cooking time. Make sure to start checking on the pasta 2 minutes prior. It should be chewy yet still a bit firm.
  • Adjust spiciness: Add a bit of spiciness to your mushroom soup by using a pinch or two of red pepper flakes or chili powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1411mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1277IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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