1 lb. hamburger
1 c. chopped onion
4 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. sliced celery
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 tbsp. beef bouillon
1 lb. can whole tomatoes (pureed)

Brown beef and drain. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Add rest of ingredients except tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Serve with hot cornbread.