1 tbsp. seasoned salt
1 1/2 lbs. ground or chopped beef or stew meat
4 qt. water
2 onions, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. diced potatoes
2 carrots, sliced
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen corn (can also use cream corn)
1 c. egg noodles
1 c. elbow or shell macaroni

Add cold biscuit or bread to thicken soup.

Simmer meat with peppercorns, if desired, in water in large, covered pot for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat. Skim. Remove peppercorns. Add onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook 1 hour more. Add potatoes and all vegetables and cook 45 minutes more. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add noodles and macaroni and cook until noodles are done. If desired, thin with V-8 juice, water, broth or tomato juice. Add sweet milk before eating. Makes 8 to 12 servings.