Autumn Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef, lean
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 4 cups hot water
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 cup diced potato
• 1 cup finely shredded carrots
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small can diced tomatoes