Tomato Macaroni Soup

1/2 lb lean hamburg

1 chopped onion

3 stalks celery, thinly sliced

2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced

1 potato, peeled, diced

1 (28 oz/796 ml) can tomatoes, chopped

2 cups chicken broth

1 tsp salt, dash pepper

3/4 cup uncooked macaroni

In a large saucepan, brown meat, onion, celery and carrots over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in potato, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in seasonings and macaroni. Simmer until macaroni is soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.