Healthy Mushroom & Swiss Chard Soup
Get ready to enjoy a delicious and nutritious Mushroom Orzo Soup, a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This hearty soup combines earthy crimini mushrooms with flavorful sage and balsamic vinegar, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth. The orzo adds a lovely texture, while the Swiss chard brings a pop of color and additional nutrients to this satisfying dish. Perfect for cozy nights in or to impress your guests with a simple yet elegant meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 12 oz. crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp minced fresh sage
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 7 cups vegetable broth
- 2/3 cups whole wheat orzo
- 4 cups chopped Swiss chard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, mushrooms, pepper and sage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Add the vegetable broth to the onions and mushrooms. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the orzo and cook until the orzo is almost al dente.
- Add the Swiss chard, cover the saucepan and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the Swiss chard is wilted. Serve it up!
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/6 of Soup)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
- Protein Content: 4 g
- Fat Content: 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 1154 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 5 g
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