1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. shortening
1 lb. ground beef
2 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. flour
1 c. carrots, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 c. potatoes, diced
4 c. milk

In large skillet, cook hamburger, onion, and green pepper in shortening until tender but not browned. Stir in tomato juice, carrots and seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat until carrots are partly tender. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Combine flour with 1 cup milk. Stir into soup mixture. Add remaining milk. Heat to boiling and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.

Makes 8 servings.