Hamburger Soup

1 lb. cooked hamburger
6 cups water
1 Pkg. beef stew seasoning, 1 bay leaf,
4-5 carrots, sliced or cubed
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced (opt.)
1 large can tomatoes
3 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic salt
2-3 potatoes, cubed
6 slices bacon, cooked and sliced (opt.)
2 tsp. parsley flakes

Mix beef stew seasoning with water in a large kettle or crock pot. add remaining ingredients. Add additional water if soup is too spicy or to desired consistency. Cook until vegetables are done.