1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. paprika
Dash ground cloves
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 c. carrots, quartered
4 med. potatoes, quartered
3 med. onions, quartered
1 tbsp. cornstarch
8 oz. lean hamburger, browned

Combine Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, garlic, paprika, cloves, 1 1/2 cup water and black pepper in a soup pot.

Add vegetables. Cook, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Drain; reserving liquid; set aside vegetables and remove bay leaves.

Add water to reserved liquid to equal 1 1/4 cups. Return to soup pot. Whisk cornstarch into 1/4 cup cool water until smooth and pour slowly into soup pot. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add meat and vegetables to soup pot. Heat and serve. Serves 6.