Hamburger Soup Updated

1.5 lbs. lean ground beef
1/2 tbsp. pepper
1/2 tbsp. italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 medium onion chopped
3 cups Beef Stock
3 cups boiling water
12 oz. can tomato sauce
3-4 medium carrots sliced
3-4 medium stalks of celery sliced
Optional: 1 cup macaroni, cooked and drained; Parmesan Cheese

Brown beef and drain; crumble into crock pot. Add the spices and onion. Stir in beef stock, water, and tomato sauce. Add celery and carrots. Cover, and cook on LOW about 6 hours. If desired, stir in cooked macaroni, and cover and cook on high another 20 minutes until heated through. Serve, and if desired top with Parmesan cheese.