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  • Prep Time:15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 9

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups mushrooms (sliced)

11/2 cups tomatoes (chopped)

1 cup orzo (dry)

1 tablespoon oil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons cream cheese

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups leek (chopped)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps

  1. Sauté leeks in oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are soft (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in the orzo and toast lightly, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost tender, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes and simmer until orzo is tender (about 2 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Serve warm.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Source MedlinePlus

U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nutrition.gov Website. Leek and Mushroom Orzo. Recipe source: Source MedlinePlus. Available at nutrition.gov/recipes. Access date: 09-05-2024.