1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 lg. onions
2 stalks celery
3-4 carrots
1/4 c. barley
4 potatoes, cut up
1 can wax beans
1 can white niblet corn
1 tsp. thyme
1 med. can V-8 juice
6-8 c. water
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook above all together until all veggies are done, about 1 hour. Any leftover veggies in the refrigerator may be added, or any other vegetables desired to your liking. (Because hamburger meat is not pre-cooked, if desired, let soup cool and skim fat off top; reheat.)