Autumn Soup
["1 lb. ground beef", "1 c. chopped onion", "3 c. water", "1 c. cut up carrots", "1 c. diced celery", "1 c. pared potatoes", "2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 bay leaf", "1/8 tsp. basil", "1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes"]
["In large saucepan cook and stir meat until brown.", "Drain fat. Cook onions with meat until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["ground beef", "onion", "water", "carrots", "celery", "potatoes", "salt", "pepper", "bay leaf", "basil", "tomatoes"]