1/2 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 c. hot water
3/4 c. diced potato
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
1/8 tsp. sweet basil, dried
1/4 tsp. chives
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, drained
2 carrots, thinly sliced

Brown ground beef and onion. In large saucepan drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serves 4.