Autumn Soup

Autumn Soup – Julie C.

1 lb Ground Beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 cup cut-up carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed pared potatoes
2 tsp salt
1 tsp bottled brown bouquet sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp basil
1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes

In large saucepan cook and stir meat until brown. Drain off fat. Cook and stir onions with meat until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.