Mushroom and Leek Soup

Name: Mushroom and Leek Soup
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 893 grams condensed beef broth; 118 milliliters dry sherry; 113 grams fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 teaspoons ground black pepper; 237 milliliters sliced leeks; 2 Tbsps margarine; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 118 milliliters uncooked orzo pasta; 887 milliliters water

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Mushroom and Leek Soup a try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 162 calories, 4g of protein, and 9g of fat. If you have ground pepper, sherry, mushrooms, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the mushrooms and leeks in the butter or margarine and olive oil until tender.

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Add the sherry and reduce liquid by half.

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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.

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Garnish with sliced mushrooms if desired.

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Servings:

893grams

condensed beef broth 118milliliters

dry sherry 113grams

fresh mushrooms, sliced 1teaspoons

ground black pepper 237milliliters

sliced leeks 2Tbsps

margarine 2Tbsps

olive oil 118milliliters

uncooked orzo pasta 887milliliters

water

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Le Grand Courtage Blanc de Blancs Brut

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