1 1/2 lbs. ground round
1 onion
1 lg. can tomatoes
3 cans consomme
2 cans water
6 carrots
1 stalk celery
1 bay leaf
3 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
Pepper

Brown meat and onion. Add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are done. I sometimes add other vegetables. Be your own creator!