6 c. water
1 1/3 c. Hearty Soup mix
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
2 carrots, sliced
1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped
1 1/2 c. cabbage, shredded
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (24 oz.) can vegetable juice cocktail
1 lb. ground beef or leftover meat, cooked if desired

Put water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add Hearty Soup Mix and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add rest of ingredients and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked. Makes 6 to 8 servings.