Beef Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
2 pounds of stewing meat
1 onion -- diced
3 ribs of celery -- diced
1 bag (pound) of mixed vegetables
1 can of diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons of beef base
1 quart of water
1 teaspoon of Lawry's seasoning salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 tablespoon of onion powder
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
1 pinch of dried thyme
1 can of diced potatoes or fresh peeled
1 can of tomatoe paste

Instructions:
Wash beef, add water and the seasonings, and let simmer for about 30 minutes on medium heat.
Add water as needed.
Add remaining ingredients except for potatoes and tomato paste.
Continue to cook until beef is tender.
Add tomato paste to thicken, optional.

Source:
"Dorothy Jones" Mother of Chef Jones