Ground Beef Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. onion, chopped
1 c. potatoes, cubed
1 c. carrots, cubed
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. rice
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. basil
5 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 qt. water

Preparation

Lightly saute beef and onion; add remaining ingredients except tomatoes.
Simmer at least 1 1/2 hours.
Add tomatoes at the very last.
Serve with toasted cheese bread.
Super cheap, easy and very hearty.