6 c. water
1 1/3 c. soup mix (look until soup for Hearty Soup Mix)
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
2 carrots, sliced
1-2 stalks celery, chopped
1 1/2 c. shredded cabbage
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (24 oz.) can V-8 juice
1 lb. ground beef or leftover cooked meat

Heat water in large kettle, add soup mix. Bring to a boil, add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.