Vegetable Beef Soup

1 lb lean ground beef
1 sm onion, diced
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. carrots, chopped
2 c. potato, cubed
1/4 c. raw rice
2-15oz cans diced or stewed tomatoes
4 c. water
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
3 beef bullion cubes (or 3 tsp Better Than Bullion)
1 tsp salt

1. Brown the beef with the onion, celery and carrots.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.