Name: Hearty Venison and Vegetable Orzo Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Maui Nui Ground Venison; 4 cups Maui Nui Bone Broth; 2 cups water; 1 cup orzo pasta; 3-4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1-2 celery sticks, diced; 2-3 carrots, diced; 1 cup diced zucchini; 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive-oil-packed sundried tomato in jar, finely minced; 3-4 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; null Salt and pepper to taste; null Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon zest; null Olive oil

PREP TIME:

10 min.

COOK TIME:

25 min.

SERVES:

4 - 5

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot on medium/high heat.

Step 2

When the pot is hot, add a generous drizzle of oil. Add onions, celery, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sautee until onions and celery soften (about 4-5 minutes).

Step 3

Next, place ground venison in the pot. Break it apart with a spatula and season meat with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and onion powder. Cook until browned.

Step 4

Add sundried tomatoes, diced can tomatoes, venison bone broth, water, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Stir in orzo pasta, carrots, and zucchini, and cook until orzo is al dente (about 9-10 minutes), stirring often.

Step 6

Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Add lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with bread. Enjoy!

Hearty Venison and Vegetable Orzo Soup

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