~ Tasty Orzo Chili Soup ~
By
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
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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!
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Comments:
Serves:
4 - 6
Prep:
10 Min
Cook:
45 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tspolive oil
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1 lbground pork
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1 mediumonion, chopped
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1 stalk(s)celery, chopped small
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1 mediumred bell pepper, chopped
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1 - 14 ozcan, chopped tomatoesd with garlic, oregano and basil - juice too
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3 Tbsptomato paste
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1/4 cuncooked orzo pasta - or another small pasta
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2 cbeef broth
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1 - 14 ozkidney beans, rinsed or favorite bean
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1/2 tspbeef bouillon paste
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1/4 tspcumin or to taste
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1 1/2 tspchili powder or to taste
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salt& pepper to taste
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1/2 tsporegano
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sourcream, green onion and corn chips to garnish
How to Make ~ Tasty Orzo Chili Soup ~
- In a dutch oven over medium heat, brown pork in olive oil until no longer pink. Salt & pepper. Break apart as it cooks.
- Once pork is cooked, add onion, red pepper, celery and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender.
- 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.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream, onion and corn chips.
