3 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion, chopped and sauteed in the butter
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, browned
1 lg. can (2 1/2 to 3 c.) tomatoes
3 cans beef consomme, diluted in 3 cans water
4 med. carrots
1 bay leaf
4 celery tops, chop up leaves
6 leaves parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme
10 peppercorns
1 tbsp. salt

May add 1/2 cup macaroni last 20 minutes. Bring to boil and let simmer 1 hour. Remove bay leaf and peppercorns.