Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds ground beef

4 carrots, diced

4 celery ribs, chopped

1 onion, chopped

4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can peas, undrained

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed

ground black pepper to taste

1 bay leaf, or more to taste

⅛ teaspoon ground thyme

¼ cup water, as needed

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