Golden mushroom soup with orzo & a pat of butter from Something from Nothing (page 88) by Alison Roman

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  • bernalgirl on May 07, 2026

    Another easy soup, as others have shared. I used torn maitake mushrooms and homemade stock. I wanted acidity more than butter and added a drizzle of sherry vinegar. I didn’t want to change it up the first time but I would add chopped spinach next time to make this a complete meal, and maybe adding a bit of cooked quinoa for texture.

  • skvalentine on May 05, 2026

    My husband and I thought this was very good! Served with freshly-made einkorn bread on one of the last cool evenings of the year-- it was delightful and nourishing. However, one of the kids actually cried because they hated it so much (not a mushroom fan) so, unfortunately, this won't be in the regular dinner rotation.

  • BearTrapHouse on March 26, 2026

    So delicious and simple. Ate with focaccia, chef’s kiss.

  • jhendrick on March 01, 2026

    So good and straightforward. Don’t skip the extra pat of butter! We also had a simple green salad with An Excellent Mustard Dressing, which is extra mustardy and perfect.

  • simone_lu3llo on February 26, 2026

    Such a simple and comforting recipe, would take her recommendation of pairing with a thick piece of toast next time; maybe add more mushrooms and more broth for bigger portions. After making a few recipes from this book, I have learned to err on the side of less heat and less time than she recommends to avoid burning.

  • emily_ixms2p on February 24, 2026

    So good. The flavors are very satisfying together (even without turmeric, which I didn’t have on hand). Does need bread or a side imo to make it a full meal.

  • rachel_q1lg6q on February 11, 2026

    Delicious and simple! 5 stars with a few adjustments: more broth (had to add a splash of water to each bowl when serving), more soy and fish sauce. Otherwise we ate with some crispy chicken breast and a green salad and thought it was delicious.

  • rglo820 on February 08, 2026

    Tasty but felt unfinished. We added some seared Finnish bread cheese and enjoyed the combination.

  • Sophiebrand on January 07, 2026

    Very tasty! I wish it had some sort of textural element on top. It also needed a pop of acid so I added some white wine vinegar. I also added an egg on top for some protein

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