1 can (largest) V-8 juice
Onion - sm. amount to taste
Pepper - sm. amount to taste
Minced garlic - sm. amount to taste
Cinnamon - to taste
Brown sugar - to taste
1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
2 to 3 c. ham chunks, cooked
3/4 c. alphabet noodles

Chop cooked ham. Put all ingredients except alphabet noodles in large soup kettle, or crock-pot. In a crock-pot cook on low all day (5 hours minimum). In a soup kettle, cook on low heat until vegetables are as soft as you prefer. Add alphabet noodles about 1 hour before serving. Serves 4 to 6.