1 1/2 lb. hamburger
3 med. carrots chopped, 1 c.
1 lg. potato cut, 1 c.
2 med. onions chopped, 1 c.
1 tbsp. bottled brown banquet
Pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 can whole tomatoes (3 1/2 c.) tomato juice can be used
3 c. water
2 med. stalks celery
1 c. peas
2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaves

Cook and stir hamburger in dutch oven until light brown. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up the tomatoes with a fork. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer just until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings about 1 1/2 cups each.