1 1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut sm.
3 c. water
3 cans beef broth
3 c. or 1 lg. can V-8 juice
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes with juice

Add all above to a big pot, cover, simmer 2 hours. Add 1 package frozen vegetables for soup. Simmer 1 more hour covered.