- In the same pan where the tomato base was prepared, on medium heat add some oil and the bacon. Fry until the bacon is crisp. 
- Add the ground beef to your pan with the bacon and stir in the spices; salt, pepper, paprika powder. Cook the meat throughly. Add the onion to the meat mixture. Cook until they are soft.  
- To thicken the soup you will be adding 2 tablespoons of flour to the meat mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.  
- Add all your diced vegetables, tomato base and the rest of the broth little by little. When all is combined add bay leaves and let the soup simmer for 1 hour with lid on the pan. 
- Taste and adjust spices to your preference. Remove the bay leaf and serve with some delicious sour dough bread. Enjoy!