~ Tasty Orzo Chili Soup ~

Name: ~ Tasty Orzo Chili Soup ~
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Cuisine: American
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

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

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:

3 Comments

Serves:

4 - 6

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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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 ~

Step-by-Step

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.