Porcupine Soup: An Unexpected Delight for Your Palette
A hearty and comforting soup featuring ground beef, rice, and a tangy tomato broth.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef Lean ground beef is recommended
- 0.5 cup Uncooked Long-Grain Rice
- 1 medium Onion Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (28 ounces), undrained
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), beef broth, uncooked rice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the soup has thickened.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery.