1 1/2 pounds hamburger
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3 medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
4 cups water*
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cubes beef bouillon, optional - for a more beefy flavor
*I have used 3 1/2 cups water plus 1 1/2 cups tomato juice to give the soup more flavor
Directions
Brown the hamburger and onions, drain. Place in a Dutch oven or stock pot and add all the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1-2 hours.