2 lbs. hamburger meat
1 chopped onion
2 c. diced celery
2 c. diced carrots
3 1/2 c. diced potatoes
5 1/2 c. water
3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1 qt. tomato juice

Brown hamburger. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for 1 hour.