1 lb. hamburger, brown and drain
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (20 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. diced carrots
2 c. diced pared potatoes
1/2 c. diced celery
1/4 c. rice, uncooked
1 1/2 qts. water
2 tbsp. salt
1 bay leaf

Combine all ingredients. Cover and simmer slowly for 40 minutes or until vegetables and meat are cooked.