Hearty Minestrone With Orzo Recipe

Name: Hearty Minestrone With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound top round beef trimmed, cut into small cubes; 2 pork sausages; 1 onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 slices bacon finely chopped; 1 stalk celery chopped; 1 carrot chopped; 1 zucchini chopped; 27 ounces chopped tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable stock; 13 1/2 ounces cannellini beans rinsed, drained; 5 1/4 ounces cabbage finely shredded; 3 1/2 ounces orzo; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley fresh chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound top round beef trimmed, cut into small cubes
2 pork sausages
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 slices bacon finely chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 zucchini chopped
27 ounces chopped tomatoes
4 cups vegetable stock
13 1/2 ounces cannellini beans rinsed, drained
5 1/4 ounces cabbage finely shredded
3 1/2 ounces orzo
2 tablespoons fresh parsley fresh chopped

1
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Brown beef for 2-3 mins. Set aside. Add sausage and cook for 2-3 mins, turning, until browned. Let cool then thinly slice.
2
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil and saute onion and garlic for 2-3 mins, until onion is tender. Add bacon, celery, carrot and zucchini. Cook for 4-5 mins, until tender. Return beef and sausages to pan. Add tomatoes, stock and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 mins.
3
Add cannellini beans, cabbage and orzo. Simmer for 8-10 mins, or until orzo is al dente. Add chopped parsley and serve.

756

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound top round beef trimmed, cut into small cubes, 2 pork sausages, 1 onion finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Minestrone 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.

Hearty Minestrone With Orzo

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