HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef.
• 1 cup chopped onion.
• 3 cups water.
• 1 cup sliced carrots.
• 1 cup diced celery.
• 1 cup cubed potatoes .
• 1 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet sauce.
• 1/4 tsp black pepper.
• 1 bay leaf.
• 1/8 tsp basil.
• 1 can (28-oz) tomatoes.

Preparation method :

• In a large saucepan or a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef with the onion, stirring to break up, until the beef is no longer pink; drain well. 
• Stir in the water, carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, Kitchen Bouquet, pepper, bay leaf and basil and heat to boiling.
• Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
     
• Add the can of tomatoes with their juice, replace lid and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes