Hearty Minestrone With Orzo

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb top round beef, trimmed, cut into small cubes
• 2 None pork sausages
• 1 None onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 None carrot, chopped
• 1 None zucchini, chopped
• 2 (13.5 oz) cans chopped tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (13.5 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
• 5.25 oz cabbage, finely shredded
• 3.5 oz orzo
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, fresh chopped

1. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Brown beef for 2-3 mins. Set aside. Add sausage and cook for 2-3 mins, turning, until browned. Let cool then thinly slice.
2. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil and saute onion and garlic for 2-3 mins, until onion is tender. Add bacon, celery, carrot and zucchini. Cook for 4-5 mins, until tender. Return beef and sausages to pan. Add tomatoes, stock and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 mins.
3. Add cannellini beans, cabbage and orzo. Simmer for 8-10 mins, or until orzo is al dente. Add chopped parsley and serve.

olive oil, beef, pork sausages, onion, garlic, bacon, celery, carrot, zucchini, tomatoes, vegetable stock, cannellini beans, cabbage, orzo, parsley

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