Quick Beef Soup

By á-18256

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, undrained
• 6 cups water
• 6 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, corn and carrots vetetable blend
• French bread optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cook beef, onions and garlic in large saucepan over medium-high heat until beef is brown, stirring to separate meat; drain fat.

Puree tomatoes with juice in covered blender or food processor. Add tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes and pepper to meat mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered 20 minutes. Add orzo and vegetables. Simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with French bread