Cindy H's Hamburger Soup

1/2 lb ground beef
2 tsp beef soup base
1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c carrot, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped
1 pint tomatoes, mashed up
1 bay leaf
2 tsp pepper
6 cups water
Salt to taste
1 cup macaroni

In large frying pan, brown ground beef. Add onion and beef soup base. Add all ingredients to soup pot except macaroni (including ground beef mixture). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Rinse macaroni with hot water and add to the soup. Cook 15 minutes longer. Serve and enjoy!

(If making double recipe, use the big big pot, not just the big one.)