1 med. onion
1 lb. ground chuck
3 c. V-8 juice or tomato juice
1 c. water
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. grated potato
2 c. grated carrots
2 cans cream of celery soup
May also add chopped green pepper

Saute chopped onion and green pepper in a little oil. Add hamburger stirring until light brown. Add V-8 juice, water, bay leaf and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add grated vegetables and cream of celery soup. Stir until mixed and simmer 15 minutes. Serve with fresh homemade bread.