Hamburger Soup

1 lb. hamburger

3 c. water

1 c. chopped carrots

1 c. chopped celery

1 c. chopped onion

1 c. chopped potato

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. kitchen bouquet gravy

1 28oz. can tomatoes

1/8 tsp. leaf basil

Brown hamburger. Drain - Stir in water and the rest of the ingredients. Heat to boiling.

Simmer 1 hour on low heat, covered - OR - Place in crock pot for 6-8 hours on low.