Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 can Ro*Tel tomatoes
• 2 cans tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons beef base
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 box (6 ounces) bow tie or elbow pasta

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain grease.
2. Combine all remaining Ingredients except for pasta into slow cooker.
3. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
4. Cook pasta and add to dish before serving.
5. Optional: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for additional flavor.