1 pkg. mixed vegetables
1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
3 cans stewed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Garlic powder to taste
Leftover meat, cut in bite-size pieces (optional)
2 c. water

Mix soup mix, tomatoes, and water in large boiler. Add rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves. This cooks well in a crock pot all day.