Beef and Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Beef and Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes; 2 cups thickly chopped carrots; 1 cup diced celery, leaves included; 1 large onion, cut into small wedges; 4 quarts water; beef bouillon; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; salt and pepper; 8 ounces small shell pasta (such as orzo or acini di pepe); grated Italian cheese (such as parmesan, romano or asiago)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes
2 cups thickly chopped carrots
1 cup diced celery, leaves included
1 large onion, cut into small wedges
4 quarts water
beef bouillon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper
8 ounces small shell pasta (such as orzo or acini di pepe)
grated Italian cheese (such as parmesan, romano or asiago)

1
Fill soup pot with water and place beef cubes in the pot.
2
Heat on high until it comes to a boil, skim off scum that rises to the top, then lower heat to medium high, for about 45 minutes to an hour.
3
Add beef bullion to taste, then all vegetables and tomato paste.
4
Boil on medium, covered for an additional 30 minutes,or until veggies are tender.
5
When veggies are tender, add salt and pepper to taste.
6
In a separate saucepan, cook up small soup pasta until done.
7
Drain,rinse and put back in small saucepan, to which you have added about a cup of the liquid from the soup pot.
8
When you are ready to serve the soup in individual bowls, spoon in some pasta, ladle in the soup, then top with a generous amount of fresh or shredded sharp Italian cheese.

348

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes, 2 cups thickly chopped carrots, 1 cup diced celery, leaves included, 1 large onion, cut into small wedges, and more.

Yes, Beef and Orzo Soup 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.

Beef and Orzo Soup

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