2 large cans stewed tomatoes
1 medium can corn
1 medium can green beans
1 medium can carrots, drained
1 medium can okra, drained
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium potatoes, chopped into bite size pieces
1 stick butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. Texas Pete (optional)
2 dashes garlic powder

Put tomatoes with juice in large pot. Add all other ingredients. Stir well. Simmer covered for about 2 hours. You may have to add a little water as the soup cooks. You can use V-8 tomato juice.