Easy & Delicious Greek Orzo Tomato Soup Recipe
This easy-to-make soup is the ultimate comfort food
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Eye of round roast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 6-8 cups Water
- 3 stalks Celery cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 Large carrots cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 Medium yellow onion cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 cup Dry white wine optional
- 6 oz Tomato paste
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 cup Orzo
- Salt & pepper
- parmesan cheese to garnish
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, bring the water to a boil, then add in the pieces of meat.
- Boil and, as the fat renders, skim the fat off with a spoon. Once the rendered fat is removed, add the remaining ingredients.
- Lower the temperature and simmer for about 50 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, strain out the meat and veggies and place into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Add orzo and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- The orzo will 'thicken' the soup and then it is ready to serve. You can add the meat and vegetables back into the soup for a heartier soup. If you'd like a smoother soup, put the vegetables in a blender and liquify them, then add back into the soup. Then add the meat back in. Serve in a soup bowl and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.