Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1         pound         ground sirloin
1         cup           onions, chopped
2         cloves        garlic, sliced
1         can           tomato paste
1         cup           beef broth (canned OK, low sodium)
15        Ounces        chopped tomatoes 
1         can           kidney beans
1         cup           broken pasta
1/2       teaspoon      oregano
1/2       teaspoon      basil
1/2       teaspoon      parsley
1         teaspoon      cumin
                        water, left over from cooking pasta
1/2       teaspoon      olive oil
1                       bay leaf

Preparation:

In a skillet, sauté sirloin in olive oil. Once meat is browned and crispy, add onions. After onions are translucent (clear, ) add garlic and tomato paste. Continue sautéing until tomato paste is a deep red or maroon color. Add chopped tomatoes and juice. beef broth, bay leaf and kidney beans (including liquid.) Reduce to a simmer. In a separate pan, cook pasta in water. When pasta is almost tender, add the entire contents to the soup including water. Continue until pasta is tender. To serve ladle into bowl, garnish with cheese (you could also add fresh parsley or basil if desired.)