Venus De Milo Soup

This is a classic vegetable beef soup that is simple to prepare and sure to please everyone. It can easily be varied by using ground turkey, chicken or pork instead of beef.

Serve with warm bread and butter for a perfect meal on a cold night.

1 lb ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

1 package frozen mixed vegetables (12-16oz)

1 can stewed/diced tomatoes (14oz)

1 small can tomato paste (6oz)

8 cups beef broth

3/4 cup orzo or pastina pasta, uncooked

Grated Parmesan cheese

Dash Worcestershire Sauce

Saute beef with onions; salt and pepper to taste. Add frozen vegetables, stewed/diced tomatoes, tomato paste and beef broth. Bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
Add in uncooked orzo or pastina pasta and return to low boil for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and add a dash of Worcestershire Sauce before serving.

Nutritional Info:

Servings per recipe: 8

Calories per serving: 300

Grams protein per serving: 13