Pasta Potpourri

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Quick Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes (do not drain)
• 6 cups water
• 6 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
• 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, carrots and corn vegetables
• French bread (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

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

Add can of crushed tomatoes, water, bouullon 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.

Comments: Excellent!!!