Vegetable Stew with Orzo
Chinese Chinese - Chicken

Vegetable Stew with Orzo

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 11/2 Litre boiling water
  • • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • • 250 g orzo
  • • 2 carrots, (peeled)
  • • 2 potatoes, (peeled)
  • • 2 red onions, (peeled)
  • • 2 small leeks
  • • 1/2 head broccoli, (approx.200g)
  • • 2 stalks celery
  • • 3-4 leaves savoy cabbage
  • • handful of fresh thyme
  • • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • • salt and pepper, (to taste)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Chop all the vegetables into even chunks.

2
Phase 2

Add the vegetables to the Instant Pot along with the orzo. Add the stock cube to the boiling water and stir to dissolve. Pour into the Instant Pot.

3
Phase 3

Set to a manual high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.

4
Phase 4

Then set on a slow cook for around an hour or so. The vegetables and orzo should be cooked and soft.

5
Phase 5

Season to taste, then plate up and enjoy!