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Crockpot Beef Pumpkin Orzo Soup

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This crockpot beef pumpkin orzo soup is a tasty & comforting soup that’s perfect for the autumn & winter seasons. Ground beef, orzo pasta, sage, cinnamon, pumpkin…this soup is the embodiment of fall in a bowl. Instructions to make this easy beef soup in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups pure pumpkin puree (1 can)
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas & carrots
  • 1 1 /2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage (or dried rosemary)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil of your choice

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Stir frequently and crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain the grease and add the mixture to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the pumpkin, celery,  broth, water, onion, salt, sage, cinnamon, ginger, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8.
  4. The last 30 minute of cooking time, stir in the frozen peas & carrots and the orzo pasta.
  5. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil to the pot. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain the grease if needed. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  2. Turn off the pressure cooker.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and water. If needed, deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Add the pumpkin, celery, salt, pepper, sage, and cinnamon. Stir to mix well.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes. When cooking time is  complete, quick release the pressure.
  5. Open the lid and select sauté. Stir in the frozen peas & carrots and the orzo pasta. Cook 10-15 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  6. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

Soup with thicken as it cools

Nutrition

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