Orzo in broth

July 30, 2007 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)
Orzo in broth recipe

Orzo is a great way of adding some life to a broth dish. It’s lighter than other pastas, so won’t leave you feeling uncomfortably full. The combination of beef and orzo makes this perfect for a warming dinner on a cold night. 

Orzo in broth

Serves: 4 - 6
Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 litres water
  • 600g beef shin
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 celery
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 200g orzo pasta
  • Parmesan, freshly grated, to serve
  • 30ml fresh parsley, to serve

Instructions

1

To make the broth, put the water in a large pot and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook for about 1 hour. Drain and discard the vegetables.

2

Slice the meat and keep it warm.

3

Put the broth back into a clean pot and bring to the boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.

4

Pour the broth into soup bowls together with the orzo, meat slices and Parmesan. Sprinkle with parsley and serve while hot.

 

 

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