Hamburger Soup

1 lb. hamburger

1 onion, chopped

3-4 potatoes, cubed

3 carrots, chopped

2 celery leaves

2 - 8oz. cans tomato sauce

1 sm. bay leaf

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/2 tsp. basil

4 tsp. salt

1/4 c. rice

1 1/2 qt. water

Brown beef and onion in a big pot.  Add rice, water, tomato sauce, spices, and carrots.  Simmer for 15 minutes.  add chopped potatoes and celery.  Simmer for 45 minutes.