1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
4 c. water
1 c. cut up carrots
1 c. diced celery
1 c. cubed pared potatoes
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. bottled brown bouquet sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. basil
6 tomatoes

In large saucepan, cook and stir meat until brown. Drain off fat. Cook and stir onions with meat until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except tomatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Makes 6 servings.

1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes (with liquid) can be substituted for the fresh tomatoes. Reduce water to 3 cups.