3 lb. beef
1 (1 pt. 2 oz.) can tomato juice
1/3 c. chopped onion
4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 c. diced celery
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. diced potatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen limas, peas or green beans

Combine meat, tomato juice, onion, seasonings, and 6 cups water in soup kettle. Cover and simmer 2 hours. Cut meat in large cubes, strain broth and skim off excess fat; add meat and vegetables; cover and simmer 1 hour. Serves 8.