1 lb. ground meat
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 can (lg.) chopped tomatoes
2 c. diced potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp. beef bouillon
6 c. water
2 c. frozen corn
2 c. frozen green beans
1 c. frozen peas

Fry hamburger with onion until done. Add everything else except corn, beans and peas. Simmer 30 minutes. Add last 3 ingredients and simmer 10 minutes more. A really "quick" soup. Kids love it!