1 pound hamburger 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup diced celery 4 cups water 1 cup cut up carrots 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon Brown Bouquet Sauce* 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf 1/8 teaspoon basil 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes with liquid
* This is a liquid gravy seasoning - any brand will do.
Brown hamburger, onion and celery. Add remaining ingredients, except tomatoes. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Break up tomatoes and add; bring to a boil.
This hearty soup is a troop favorite. We have taken it along on field trips in a thermos for a hot lunch on the go.