1 lb. ground beef, browned
1 c. chopped onion
4 c. water
1 c. carrots
1 c. celery
1 c. cubed potatoes
2 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. basil
1 sm. jar Ragu
1 c. (med.) tomatoes (or 6 fresh)

Add any other vegetables, such as zucchini, cabbage, rutabaga, corn, beans, anything.

Brown meat; add rest of ingredients; simmer until all vegetables are done.