Autumn Soup

1 lb. Hamburger                                                    
2 tsp. Salt

1 chopped onion                                                 

½ tsp. Pepper

2 cups water                                                          

½ tsp. Basil

1 ½ cups sliced carrots                                        

4 beef bouillon cubes

1 ½ cups diced potatoes                        

1 46 oz. Can tomato juice

Brown beef with a little salt and pepper.  Drain.  Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil; then simmer for two hours on stove, stirring occasionally.  Or place in a crock-pot for 5 hrs. on high.                                                       - LouAnn Gilliat