1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2 c. canned tomatoes
4 c. hot water
2 bouillon cubes
1 tbsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 bay leaf
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. noodles
1 pkg. mixed frozen vegetables
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. thyme

Cook beef and onion; drain. Add tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, bay leaf, celery and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add noodles, mixed vegetables and thyme. Bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes.