Hearty Beef And Veggie Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 c chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp margarine
• 2 c tomatoes
• 4 c hot water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 Tbsp salt or to taste
• 18 tsp pepper
• 12 bay leaf
• 1 c chopped celery
• 12 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 c noodles uncooked
• 1 pkg frozen mixed vegetables
• 12 tsp thyme

Directions

1. Saute onion and ground beef in margarine until browned
2. Add next 8 ingredients
3. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 30 minutes
4. Then add noodles mixed vegetables and thyme
5. Cook for an additional 15 minutes