Beef Orzo Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Orzo Soup

• Round Steaks
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 8 cups water or beef broth
• Beef Base
• Tomato Paste
• Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
• Shell Pasta
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

How to Make Beef Orzo Soup

1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown 1 lb beef stew cubes in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add 8 cups of water or beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, skim off any foam or residue from the surface.
5. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef is almost tender.
6. Add 2 beef bouillon cubes (or 2 tbsp beef base paste, according to package directions).
7. Add 2 cups chopped carrots and 2 cups chopped celery.
8. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
9. Stir in 1 cup orzo pasta.
10. Continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through but still has a slight bite. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
11. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).