1. Beef base, 4 oz.
2. Water, 1 gal.
3. Tomatoes, 2 lbs. canned peeled tomatoes
4. Bay leaf, 1 leaf
5. Black pepper, 3/4 tsp.

Place 1-5 in large stock pot. Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer.

6. Celery, 4 stalks
7. Carrots, 4 lg.
8. Onions, 4 med.
9. Green pepper, 1 lg.
10. Potatoes, 6 med.
11. Kernel corn, 10 oz.

Items 6-10, trim and dice everything in 1/4 inch cut and add to above.

Add number 11 to above and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf, flavor to taste and serve as wish.