Hamburger Soup

Brown:
1 lb ground
2 lg onions, chopped

Add 4 c water
4 c tomatoes (or juice)
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 large carrots, sliced
1 t garlic salt
1 bay leaf
3 t soup base
1/2 t pepper
1 t salt

Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer vegetables (1 hour or until tender).

Just before serving stir in 1/2 to 1 lb jack or cheddar cheese, cubed