Venus de Milo Soup
Venus de Milo Soup is a hearty New England classic featuring savory ground beef, tender orzo, and a medley of vegetables in a tomato-onion broth. The bay leaf, bouillon, and onion soup mix build rich, nostalgic flavor with comforting depth. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a warming make-ahead pot to share on chilly evenings.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Venus de Milo Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes; drain as much fat from the pot as you can. Add the onion and the garlic to the pot; cook and stir until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onion soup mix, bouillon cubes, and bay leaf until well mixed; then stir in the water and mixed vegetables. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- 3
Stir in the orzo pasta; cook until the pasta is tender yet slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 337.38 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 16.14 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 43.64 g 16%
- Total Fat 11.86 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.63 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 823.52 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 11.26 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 18.43 g --
- Added Sugars 10.61 g High 21%
- Calcium 72.34 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 547.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 160.77 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 13.45 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Venus de Milo Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 21 hrs, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 337.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Venus de Milo Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Venus de Milo Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Ground Beef, Minced Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Venus de Milo Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Venus de Milo Soup?
- About 21 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 337.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Venus de Milo Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Venus de Milo Soup healthy?
- Venus de Milo Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 337.38 calories and 16.14 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 823.52 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.63 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.61 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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