1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/3 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. carrots, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1/4 c. rice or barley
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 c. water
1 pkg. Lipton Vegetable Soup Mix

Brown beef and onion; drain. Add all ingredients except soup mix. Simmer one hour. Add soup mix and cook 30 minutes.