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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Recipes

    Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup {vegan}

    Published: May 20, 2014 · Updated: Jun 13, 2022 · by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup vegan
    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup vegan
    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup vegan
    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup vegan
    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup vegan

    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup recipe | DeliciousEveryday.com

    This is one of my favourite soups. Nourishing. Satisfying. Warming. As all good soups should be.

    But the great thing about this Lemon, Orzo and Fennel soup is that it can be ready in a jiffy too. Wafer thin slices of fennel cook in no time at all, so the soup is ready when the orzo (also known as risoni) is ready. It's a soup to make on those nights that you don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen, but still want something healthy and nourishing.

    What makes this soup special, to me at least, is the last minute addition of lemon zest, lemon juice and fennel fronds just before serving. This really rounds out the soup, and transforms it from a good soup to a special soup.

    The other great thing about this Lemon, Orzo and Fennel soup is also that it is a transseasonal soup. It's light enough to be enjoyed when the weather is slightly warmer but have a hankering for soup, and is still just as welcome on a cold winters night, paired with bread slathered in butter.

    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup recipe | DeliciousEveryday.com

    Lemon Orzo and Fennel Soup vegan

    Lemon, Orzo and Fennel Soup

    I'm not 100% sure on the source of this recipe as I came across it in a magazine a couple of years ago, which I no longer have, and I haven't been able to find the source on Google. I do however believe the original recipe was by Matt Moran. I've adapted it slightly. The main change I made was to cook the orzo (risoni) in the soup broth rather than separately to save time and washing up. I suggest slicing the fennel and leek using a mandoline slicer to ensure the thickness (or thinness) is consistent.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Keyword: Lemon, Orzo and Fennel soup, soup recipes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Calories: 89kcal
    Author: Delicious Everyday
    8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbs olive oil
    • 1 leek finely sliced
    • 2 cloves of garlic minced
    • 1 medium fennel cored, quartered and finely sliced (fennel fronds reserved for serving)
    • 2 cups litres vegetable stock 8
    • ½ cup orzo risoni
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 lemon zested and cut into wedges to serve
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    Instructions

    • Place a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the olive oil and leek. Cook for 4 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant before adding the fennel. Cook the fennel for 1 minute before adding the vegetable stock and orzo (risoni) and cook for 12 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked. Taste and adjust the seasonings to taste.
    • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with lemon zest, lemon juice and fennel fronds and serve immediately.

    Nutrition (Estimated)

    Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSodium: 253mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 12.2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Alanna says

      May 26, 2014 at 2:43 am

      This soup sounds so simply delicious. I'm a huge fan of fennel, and of lemony soups, too. Yum! Thank you for sharing! Gorgeous photos, too.

      Reply
    2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      May 24, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      The flavours of this soup would excite the palate of everyone at my table. I can't wait to give it a try.

      Reply
    3. Gintare says

      May 21, 2014 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      This soup looks so good! The weather has been so generous here lately so it's too warm to make it, but once it'll cool down, I am so making it!

      Reply
    4. thelittleloaf says

      May 20, 2014 at 7:24 pm

      The weather's been boiling here recently so I'm more into cold soups right now. Knowing Britain it'll get cold come June though so will save this recipe up 🙂

      Reply
    5. Gourmet Getaways says

      May 20, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Another comforting soup...thanks, Jennifer! With the flavours of cilantro and lime, there's nothing else that the discerning palate should look for. Thanks for the recipe!

      Julie
      Gourmet Getaways

      Reply
    6. Monet says

      May 20, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      Love this soup...and it does transcend seasons, doesn't it? Thank you for sharing. Beautiful work!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        May 20, 2014 at 3:16 pm

        It definitely does. 🙂 I hope you enjoy it, and thank you for your kind words Monet 😀

        Reply

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