Hamburger Soup

1 lb Hamburger
2 - 14 oz cans diced tomatoes (or 1 large 28 oz)
1/2 cup diced carrots ( or a couple handfuls of baby carrots)
1 onion chopped
2-4 stalks of celery chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup rice or barley
8 cups Water or Broth

Brown the hamburger with the onion and then add the other ingredients! Simmer until veggies are tender and the rice or barley is cooked.

I also throw in whatever veggies I have in my fridge ( broccoli, asparagus, bell pepper, spinach..... etc.) when I make this soup!! Frozen peas and corn can be thrown in at the end also!!
Serve this with homemade bread or rolls on a chilly night to warm your body and soul!!!

Variations:
To do this in the crock pot, brown the meat and transfer to the crocpot and add the remainder of the ingredients. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the rice and veggies are cooked.