~ Tasty Orzo Chili Soup ~
By
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
9
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!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp
- olive oil
- 1 lb
- ground pork
- 1 medium
- onion, chopped
- 3 clove
- garlic, minced
- 1 stalk(s)
- celery, chopped small
- 1 medium
- red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 - 14 oz
- can, chopped tomatoesd with garlic, oregano and basil - juice too
- 3 Tbsp
- tomato paste
- 1/4 c
- uncooked orzo pasta - or another small pasta
- 2 c
- beef broth
- 1 - 14 oz
- kidney beans, rinsed or favorite bean
- 1/2 tsp
- beef bouillon paste
- 1/4 tsp
- cumin or to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp
- chili powder or to taste
- salt
- & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp
- oregano
- sour
- cream, green onion and corn chips to garnish
How to Make ~ Tasty Orzo Chili Soup ~
- 1In a dutch oven over medium heat, brown pork in olive oil until no longer pink. Salt & pepper. Break apart as it cooks.
- 2Once pork is cooked, add onion, red pepper, celery and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender.
- 3Stir 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.
- 4Serve with a dollop of sour cream, onion and corn chips.
