Beef And Mushroom Soup With Orzo Recipe

Name: Beef And Mushroom Soup With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck; 1 onion, unpeeled, halved; 1 bay leaf; 8 cups water; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 lb mushroom, trimmed and coarsely chopped; salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed; 1/4 cup orzo pasta

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck
1 onion, unpeeled, halved
1 bay leaf
8 cups water
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lb mushroom, trimmed and coarsely chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/4 cup orzo pasta

1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy saucepan.
2
Brown the beef; add the onion and brown lightly on the cut side.
3
Add the bay leaf and water.
4
Heat over medium heat until almost boiling.
5
For a clearer broth, do not let boil.
6
Cook, uncovered, at a gentle simmer for 2 hours.
7
Strain broth through a sieve lined with dampened paper towels.
8
Chill overnight and finish soup next day or continue with recipe.
9
Pull meat into strings; set aside.
10
Heat the remaining oil in saucepan.
11
Add chopped onion, celery and carrot.
12
Saute until golden, about 10 minutes.
13
Stir in garlic, saute 1 minute more.
14
Add the mushrooms, saute until golden, about 10 minutes.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Add the shredded meat and broth to the sauteed vegetables; stir in parsley, frozen vegetables and orzo.
17
Heat to boiling.
18
Simmer, uncovered, until orzo is tender, about 15 minutes.
19
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck, 1 onion, unpeeled, halved, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Beef And Mushroom Soup With Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef And Mushroom Soup With Orzo

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Variations & substitutions

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