Quick Beef Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, undrained
6 c. water
6 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. uncooked orzo
1 1/2 c. frozen peas, carrots and corn vegetable blend

Preparation

Cook beef, onion 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.