Easy Hamburger Soup

• ground beef (hamburger)↗1 lb
• chopped onion1 cup
• grated carrot1 cup
• cream of celery soup1

  (10 3/4 ounce) can

• tomato juice↗1

  (46 ounce) can (I prefer V-8 juice to give it more kick)

• bay leaf↗1
• clove garlic, minced↗1
• salt, to taste (I usually don't add the salt--the juice and soup have enough)↗
• pepper, to taste↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown the hamburger and onion together in a dutch oven or large pot, until the onion is clear.

2. 2

   Drain the fat.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients, while stirring occasionally, bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until carrot is cooked.

5. 5

   Serve and Savor!