1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 c. rice or barley
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 c. water
1 c. cubed potatoes

Brown beef. Then add rest of ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender. 1/2 cup of shredded cheese may also be added right before serving.