Hearty Minestrone With Orzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
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.
Add cannellini beans, cabbage and orzo. Simmer for 8-10 mins, or until orzo is al dente. Add chopped parsley and serve.