Beef and Orzo Soup Recipe
Description: When you’re craving a comforting soup but don’t have all day to cook, this Beef and Orzo Soup is the perfect solution. Made with lean beef cubes, carrots, celery, onions, and a touch of tomato, it’s a hearty dish that’s sure to warm you up. Serve it with orzo pasta and a sprinkling of grated Italian cheese for an extra delicious touch.
Recipe Category: European
Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Winter, Weeknight, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 322.9
- Fat: 5.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 64.6mg
- Sodium: 155.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.9g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 4.4g
- Protein: 31.7g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs lean beef cubes
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Beef bouillon, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Orzo pasta
- Grated Italian cheese
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fill a large soup pot with water and add the beef cubes. |
| 2 | Heat the pot on high until it comes to a boil. Skim off any scum that rises to the top, then reduce the heat to medium-high and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour. |
| 3 | Add beef bouillon to taste, then add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and tomato paste to the pot. |
| 4 | Boil the soup on medium heat, covered, for an additional 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. |
| 5 | Once the vegetables are tender, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 6 | In a separate saucepan, cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente. |
| 7 | Drain and rinse the cooked pasta, then return it to the saucepan. Add about a cup of the liquid from the soup pot to the pasta and stir to combine. |
| 8 | To serve, spoon some cooked orzo pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the pasta, then top each bowl with a generous amount of grated Italian cheese. |
Enjoy the heartwarming flavors of this Beef and Orzo Soup on a chilly winter evening, and feel good knowing it’s a healthy option for you and your family. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a leisurely weekend dinner, this soup is sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food without taking up hours of your time in the kitchen.
