3/4 to 1 lb. hamburger
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. canned tomatoes
2 c. potato cubes
2 medium sliced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. rice
1/8 tsp. salt

Brown meat and onions lightly in 2 tablespoons fat. Add rest of ingredients. Add 1 1/2 quarts water and simmer slowly 3/4 to 1 hour.