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venus de milo (minestrone) soup

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Recipe by
Debbie Bergus
@debrn64
Somerset, MA

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

yield 10 - 12
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For venus de milo (minestrone) soup

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 pkg
    dry onion soup mix
  • 2 can
    chicken broth
  • 2 can
    veg all (mixed vegetables)
  • 2 can
    tomatoes, canned italian-style and diced
  • 1/4 c
    orzo pasta, uncooked
  • parmesan cheese

How To Make venus de milo (minestrone) soup

  • 1
    In a large soup pot brown ground beef in olive oil, breaking up into small pieces.
  • 2
    Add onion soup mix and mix well.
  • 3
    Add all canned ingredients, including the liquids, and bring to a boil.
  • 4
    Add orzo and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes (until orzo is cooked through).
  • 5
    Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
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