HAMBURGER-VEGETABLE SOUP

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup cubed potatoes
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp Kitchen Bouquet sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp basil
1 can (28-oz) tomatoes

In a large saucepan or a Dutch oven, cook the ground beef with the onion, stirring to break up, until the beef is no longer pink; drain well.  Stir in the water, carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, Kitchen Bouquet, pepper, bay leaf and basil and heat to boiling.  Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Add the can of tomatoes with their juice, replace lid and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes.