1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
3 cans consomme
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. canned tomatoes
3 carrots, sliced
2 bay leaves
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme

Brown ground beef with onion. Add other ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 8.