Ground Beef, Tomato & Potato soup to keep us warm during the Atmospheric River

 Ground Beef  (1 1/2 lbs.) - if you use fatty ground beef, drain off the fat before continuing.

1 large onion

2 garlic gloves - chopped ( if fresh garlic is not available use dried)

1 large tin ( 796 ml) diced tomatoes

1 tin tomato paste

3 russet potatoes - peeled and diced

6 bay leaves

1 tblsp. oregano

2 tsp. paprika

1 cup orzo pasta

8 -10 cups of water or beef broth

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Saute ground beef and onions in a large soup pot. Break apart the beef so that the large chunks are gone.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 can of tomato paste. 

Peel potatoes and dice and add to the soup pot.

Add herbs and broth or water.

If using water, add your bouillion of choice.

Bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes.

Add seasoning if desired.

Add orzo to the finished soup.  Let the pasta absorb before serving.

Yummy!