Autumn Soup

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Fifteen Minutes Total Time: Under an hour
1 lb hamburger meat
2 tsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced potatoes
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1 14oz can tomatoes

Brown hamburger meat in butter. Put in pot. Add all remaining ingredients, except for tomatoes. Mix together well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.