Jiffy Hamburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. water
5 beef bouillon cubes
1 large onion, diced
3/4 c. celery, diced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 bay leaf
1/2 to 1 lb. ground round, browned, drained and crumbled
1 large can tomatoes
vegetables: carrots, potatoes, etc., cubed
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water.
Add next four ingredients and simmer covered 1/2 hour.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer 15 minutes.
Skim off fat.
Serves 8.
Add any leftover vegetables.