Beef and Orzo Soup

Since it is snowing and cold today, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite soups, hopefully it will warm you from the inside out. It is so easy to make, creamy and delicious. Try it, I think it will become one of your favorite soups too.

The recipe for my Beef and Orzo Soup is as follows:

Beef and Orzo Soup

In a large stock pot add 3 T. Olive oil and brown 1 lb. Ground Sirloin and 1 Sweet Onion (chopped) on medium heat until meat is cooked and onion caramelized.Sprinkle 1/4 c. flour on top of meat and stir (cook for 2 minutes),  add 5 c. Beef Broth (I prefer low sodium or Beef Base from GFS) and 2 small cans Cream of Mushroom Soup, stir well, add 1&1/2 c. Orzo and simmer until orzo is tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables and salt and pepper to taste. Heat through and serve. You can place soup in a crock pot on warm until ready to use.

*You can add more water if needed, depends on how much liquid the orzo soaks up*

I love to serve this soup with a big piece of bread. Have fun trying this recipe for your family.

Recipe feeds 8-10

The Lunch Lady :)