• 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.