Mushroom and Leek Soup Recipe
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Mushroom and Leek Soup

By: Ruth 
"A rich, easy soup, using just a few ingredients. If you can't find leeks, just use green onions."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (81)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced leeks
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
  • 3 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender. Add the sherry and reduce liquid by half.
  2. Then add the beef broth, water and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and add the pasta. Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 182 | Total Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by WILKESS   view full review
Quick, easy and absolutely fantastic! I used chicken broth, added more mushrooms and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by liz_inpdx   view full review
I was so worried this would be fairly flavorless, because I used veggie stock, so I added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2005 by OCEANBELU   view full review
Absolutely wonderful!! Did not have sherry so we used Marsala wine instead. WOW!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by KANDIYOHIV   view full review
I tried this with beef broth first and didn't like it much--it was too heavy and greasy. But I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by Di   view full review
My dh and I both loved this one. Pretty sure my adult daughters will also but they will have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2003 by krs4242   view full review
Dee-licious! I double the mushrooms and leeks for a chunkier soup.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2004 by Mrs_Mike   view full review
This was OK. The flavor was fine, it went together easy, and it looked pretty in a soup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2003 by ACARALLA   view full review
Very tasty soup -- I substituted vegetable broth to make it vegetarian, and it was very good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by SAVVYSCRAPPER   view full review
This soup was wonderful! Loved the flavor and the look of this simple but fancy soup.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2005 by SAS4446   view full review
"Tops" we enjoyed it very much..did make a couple of changes..we prefer dry red wine to sherry...

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