Simple Side Dish...Onion Orzo with Mushrooms

[Kayelle]

I needed a starch side dish for dinner last night, and was out of rice and potatoes. I threw this together and it turned out great, and really tasty, so thought I'd share.....

In a med. size saucepan...
Saute' fresh mushrooms in butter. (canned mushrooms would work)
1 cup of Orzo pasta
2 cups water
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix

Bring to a boil, cover and take heat down to lowest setting. Cook for 15 min. Remove cover, and fluff with a fork. Return lid for 5 minutes.

I was shocked at how good it was, with a wonderful "mouth feel" and flavor. Husband said this is a keeper.

 

[4meandthem]

I will be trying that! Maybe Tonight!

 

[kadesma]

I needed a starch side dish for dinner last night, and was out of rice and potatoes. I threw this together and it turned out great, and really tasty, so thought I'd share.....

In a med. size saucepan...
Saute' fresh mushrooms in butter. (canned mushrooms would work)
1 cup of Orzo pasta
2 cups water
1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup mix

Bring to a boil, cover and take heat down to lowest setting. Cook for 15 min. Remove cover, and fluff with a fork. Return lid for 5 minutes.

I was shocked at how good it was, with a wonderful "mouth feel" and flavor. Husband said this is a keeper.

Kayele,
I do the same thingThe only thing differerent Is sauteed garlic cook orzo in chicken broth abd fresh cut onion. Tth kids ask for it all the time,
kades

 

[Kayelle]

Kayele,
I do the same thingThe only thing differerent Is sauteed garlic cook orzo in chicken broth abd fresh cut onion. Tth kids ask for it all the time,
kades

That sounds good too Kades. It was really good with the dry onion soup mix, and I'm wondering how it would be with other dry soup mixes, like Lipton chicken noodle, or Knorr vegetable soup mix.

 

[4meandthem]

I was all set to make this but don't have the onion soup mix.I'll have to go at it another day.

 

[Zhizara]

Onion soup mix is one of my favorite semi-homemade items and is a staple in my kitchen.

I really like this recipe you posted. I've put orzo on the grocery list (for next month).

Is Onion Orzo with Mushrooms going to be the name? How about OOM? Or something cuter?

 

[Kayelle]

That sounds good too Kades. It was really good with the dry onion soup mix, and I'm wondering how it would be with other dry soup mixes, like Lipton chicken noodle, or Knorr vegetable soup mix.

I did this with Knorr vegetable soup mix last night. While it was pretty with the vegetable in it, I didn't like the flavor, so I'm sticking with the onion soup mix. Just thought I'd pass on the update.

 

[Littlechef]

This looks really good ... we love orzo. This would be great with either meatloaf or roast chicken.

 

[mollyanne]

...Husband said this is a keeper.

You sure he didn't say YOU'RE a keeper? This sounds delish!!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I just bought some Orzo, will be trying this! Thanks, Kayelle!

 

[Kayelle]

Today, this is as good as it was way back then, but tonight I added sun dried chopped tomatoes to the mixture with rave results for such a simple recipe.

 

[Addie]

Today, this is as good as it was way back then, but tonight I added sun dried chopped tomatoes to the mixture with rave results for such a simple recipe.

I always have rice and packaged onion soup on hand. Those two items stay on my grocery list, whether I need them or not. And canned mushrooms. Right now (Pirate did last months shopping) I have six small cans of them also.

One of my favorite veggies to eat all by myself is stewed canned American tomatoes. Pirate does not like them as just a veggie on their own. Good! More for me.