Autumn Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
4 c. hot water
1 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet (or 2 bouillon cubes)
1 c. diced potatoes
1 c. diced celery
1 c. diced carrots
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt
6 fresh tomatoes, cut up (or 3 c. juice)

Preparation

Brown beef slowly in skillet.
Add onions, cook 5 minutes. Put beef and onions in 8 quart kettle.
Add remaining ingredients, except tomatoes.
Bring to boil; cover, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
Add tomatoes, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes longer. Cooks note:
This dish is great for dieters.
Best veggie soup I've ever found.