Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 cup onion, chopped

1 cup potatoes, diced

1 cup carrots, sliced

1 cup celery, diced

2 16oz can diced tomatoes in juice (or substitute 2 small cans of tomato sauce)

4 cup water

1/4 tsp dried basil, crushed

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 tablespoon beef bouillon

1 16oz can corn

1 16oz can green beans

1 16oz can green peas

Preperation

In a large soup pot, brown ground beef and onion, drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT for last 3 items (canned vegetables). Simmer on low heat until vegetables are tender, about an hour. Add canned vegetables and simmer 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.