Barb's hamburger soup

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 med onion
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
3 1/2 cups beef broth
1 can tomato soup
4 sliced carrots
1 bay leaf
3 sliced celery sticks
parsley
kale or whatever other veggie you want
1/2 tsp thyme
8 tbsp rice or barley
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
salt