Quick beef soup

 
                              QUICK BEEF SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Meats
                 Ground beef                      Main dish
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2 lb Lean ground beef
 
       1 c  Chopped onion
 
       2    Cloves garlic; chopped fine
 
      28 oz Can tomatoes; undrained
 
       6 c  -water
 
       6    Beef bouillon cubes
 
     1/4 ts Pepper
 
     1/2 c  Uncooked orzo
 
   1 1/2 c  Mixed vegetables;
 
            -frozen peas, carrots and
 
            - corn blend
 
            French bread (opt)
 
  
 
      Cook beef, onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium high heat
 
   until the beef is brow, stirring to separate meat; drain fat.
 
   
 
      Puree the tomatoes with juice in a covered blender or food processor.
 
   Add tomatoes, water bouillon cubes and pepper to the meat mixture.  Bring
 
   to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Add orzo
 
   and vegetables. simmer for 15 minutes more.
 
   
 
      Serve with french bread.
 
   
 
   From "THE TREASURY OF CREATIVE COOKING" by the Editors of Consumer Guide.
 
   Published 1992  ISBN 1-56173-526-4
 
   
 
   Shared by Robert Rostrup
 
  
 
 
 
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