Hamburger Soup I

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 6 cubes beef bouillon
• 5 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons ketchup

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, brown hamburger over medium heat. Drain off fat.
2. Combine beef, carrots, celery, onions, bouillon, water, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, salt, corn, basil, and ketchup in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours.