1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 c. V-8 juice
1 can tomato puree
1 can green beans
1 can corn
1 can carrots
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
2 stalks celery, cut up

Crumble raw meat into big pot. Dump all other ingredients in. Simmer for at least 45 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.