1 lg. can V-8 juice
1 bag frozen "soup-mix" vegetables
2 cubes beef or chicken bouillon
1 lb. cooked meat (opt.)
1/4 c. barley (opt.)

Combine V-8 juice, bouillon, frozen vegetables and barley (if used). Add meat and heat to simmer. Soup will be ready 15 minutes after reaching boiling point. (Barley will take longer to cook, see barley package directions.)