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
- 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
- Protein 16.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 43.64 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.86 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.63 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 40.25 mg Moderate
- Sodium 884.6 mg High
- Fiber 11.26 g Good Source
- Sugar 18.43 g High
- Added Sugar 10.61 g High
- Calcium 72.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate
- Potassium 547.12 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 140.39 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 13.45 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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