1-1 1/2 lb. ground chuck, browned
1 lg. onion, chopped
2-3 cans stewed tomatoes
1 can (12 oz.) tomato juice
2-3 stalks celery
1-2 carrots, chopped fine
2 potatoes, chopped fine
1 lg. pkg. frozen veg. for soup
2 tsp. sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
1 c. cooked macaroni
2 tbsp. cooked rice

Add all ingredients to large cooking pot or crock pot; cook slow until vegetables are tender. May need to add water and tomato sauce to obtain wanted consistency.