Hamburger Veggie Soup

This soup can be also be prepared in a slow cooker on low for 8 to 10 hours. Makes 11 1/2 cups.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 11 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (2 cups)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen mixed vegetables, broken up
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄3 cups celery, chopped
• 1  cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 4  beef bouillon cubes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4  cups hot water
• 1  lb lean ground beef

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in large kettle or Dutch oven, sprinkling with salt while browning.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients- Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are crisp and tender.