Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained of fat
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles