Beef and Orzo Soup

The flavor of Greece in less than an hour!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  lb beef sirloin steak, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup  pitted kalamata olive, drained,halved
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 3 1⁄2 ounces  uncooked dried orzo pasta (1/2 cup)
• 4  ounces  crumbled feta cheese
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling.
2. Add beef pieces, cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned (7 to 10 minutes).
3. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and parsley.
4. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (3 to 5 minutes).
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender (10 to 12 minutes).
6. To serve, top each serving with cheese and garnish with parsley.