Manitarosoupa
A comforting Greek mushroom soup cooked with delicate arborio rice, fresh dill, and bright lemon juice.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 cup arborio rice, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
Instructions
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1
Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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2
Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
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3
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 lb sliced mixed mushrooms, cooking for 8 minutes until mushrooms release their juices.
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4
Pour in 6 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 cup rinsed arborio rice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, then bring to a boil.
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5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
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6
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill before serving.