Speedy Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
4 c. water
1 bay leaf (optional)
2 large carrots, cut up
2 stalks celery, cut fine
1 onion, cut fine
1 c. canned tomatoes
1/2 c. rice (potato, barley or macaroni may be substituted)
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Brown ground beef in skillet.
Remove fat as desired.
Add water, vegetables and other ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Turn to low heat.
Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until tasty.