Beefy Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. beef
2 medium tomatoes
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
2 medium red potatoes
2 medium onions
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
4 c. beef broth

Preparation

Add all ingredients into microwave-proof casserole.
Cover with lid.
Cook on High for 20 minutes.
Stir.
Cover, cook on (50) for 20 minutes.
Remove and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Discard bay leaves.
Serves 4 to 6. Cooking time:
40 minutes.