venus de milo (minestrone) soup

Name: Venus De Milo (Minestrone) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 package(s) dry onion soup mix; 2 can(s) chicken broth; 2 can(s) veg all (mixed vegetables); 2 can(s) tomatoes, canned italian-style and diced; 1/4 cup(s) orzo pasta, uncooked; - parmesan cheese

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Debbie Bergus

Somerset, MA

Updated on Jun 16, 2014

This is a long time family favorite based on the famous minestrone soup served at a local restaurant. Delicious served with fresh Italian bread!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 package dry onion soup mix
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans veg all (mixed vegetables)
2 cans tomatoes, canned italian-style and diced
1/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- parmesan cheese

How To Make venus de milo (minestrone) soup

Step 1

In a large soup pot brown ground beef in olive oil, breaking up into small pieces.

Step 2

Add onion soup mix and mix well.
Step 3

Add all canned ingredients, including the liquids, and bring to a boil.
Step 4

Add orzo and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes (until orzo is cooked through).
Step 5

Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
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