1 lb. hamburger, extra lean
1 c. onion
4 c. water
1 c. carrots
1 celery
1 c. potatoes
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. bottled Kitchen Bouquet sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. basil
6 tomatoes

Fry hamburger, add onions, add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.