~ tasty orzo chili soup ~

Name: ~ Tasty Orzo Chili Soup ~
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1 pound(s) ground pork; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 stalk(s) celery, chopped small; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 - 14 ounce(s) can, chopped tomatoesd with garlic, oregano and basil - juice too; 3 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1/4 cup(s) uncooked orzo pasta - or another small pasta; 2 cup(s) beef broth; 1 - 14 ounce(s) kidney beans, rinsed or favorite bean; 1/2 teaspoon(s) beef bouillon paste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cumin or to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder or to taste; salt - & pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano; sour - cream, green onion and corn chips to garnish

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Feb 9, 2016

This soup came to pass from cleaning out my pantry and freezer. Was quite a hit with my family. The use of ground pork instead of beef and pasta was a refreshing change. Mighty tasty soup!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground pork
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped small
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 - 14 ounces can, chopped tomatoesd with garlic, oregano and basil - juice too
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta - or another small pasta
2 cups beef broth
1 - 14 ounces kidney beans, rinsed or favorite bean
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon paste
1/4 teaspoon cumin or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
salt - & pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon oregano
sour - cream, green onion and corn chips to garnish

How To Make ~ tasty orzo chili soup ~

Step 1

In a dutch oven over medium heat, brown pork in olive oil until no longer pink. Salt & pepper. Break apart as it cooks.

Step 2

Once pork is cooked, add onion, red pepper, celery and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender.
Step 3

Stir in tomatoes, paste, seasonings and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the pasta and cook another 5 minutes or until tender.
Step 4

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, onion and corn chips.
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