Quick Beef Soup

DIRECTIONS

• Cook beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan over medium high heat until beef is brown, stirring to seperate meat; drain fat.
• Process tomatoes with juice in covered blender or food processor until smooth.
• Add tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes and pepper to meat mixture.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
• Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Add orzo (or rice) and vegetables.
• Simmer and addtional 15 minutes.
• Serve with Fench bread if desired.