1 lb. ground turkey or beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. savory salt
1/4 tsp. basil
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1 can tomato soup
12 c. water
2 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped carrots
2 c. cooked beans
1/3 c. diced split peas
1 c. dried macaroni
1/2 c. rice
2 c. canned tomatoes, optional

Brown meat; pour off any fat. Add spices, soy sauce, onion soup, tomato soup, water and dried peas. Simmer 1 hour. Add your choice of vegetables, macaroni and rice. Simmer another couple hours. After bringing to a boil again, add 2 cups canned tomatoes before serving, if desired. A large recipe (freezes well).