1 - 3 lbs. hamburger (your choice in ground beef, chuck, etc.)
1 (64 oz.) can tomato juice (any brand)
1 lg. can crushed tomatoes
Salt & pepper to taste

The following vegetables are optional:

1 lg. can whole tomatoes
Several grated carrots
Several grated celery sticks
1 bag frozen corn

1. Take a large pot and sprinkle salt on the bottom of the pot.

2. Brown the beef in the pot until done, stirring often over medium heat.

3. Add the 64 ounce can of tomato juice to the hamburger.

4. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add the rest of the vegetables that you want.

6. Simmer over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes.

7. Serve with crackers.

Purpose: A wonderful soup to make for the whole family to enjoy. It is one of my family's favorite soups. All children love it. This soup was always on the stove when I came home from school on a cold winter day.