This is a hearty Italian soup. Serve with bread and it's a full meal. The recipe was originally from my husband's Aunt Tina. This can be done on regular stove or crock pot!

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 lb. stew beef, ground beef or italian sausage, browned
* 1 lb. orzo pasta, half cooked
* 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
* 1 14 oz. can tomatoes
* 2 boxes or 3 cans beef broth
* 3 C. water
* 2 carrots, cut into bite size pieces
* 2 celery stalks, cut into bite size pieces
* 1 medium onion roughly chopped
* 3 medium red or white potatos
* 1 Tbs. minced or pressed garlic
* 2 tsp. pepper
* Salt to taste

Directions

Basically you stir together all ingredients and simmer on the stove on medium-low for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you want to do the crockpot version, stir in fully cooked pasta 20-30 minutes before you want to eat.

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