3 qt. water
1 lb. hamburger (salt & pepper & put into hamburger balls, 1")
1 c. sliced celery
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 c. diced carrots
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 pkg. vegetable soup mix
1 (6 oz.) pkg. egg noodles (or 2 c.)

Bring water to boil and drop in hamburger balls, one at a time. Add the next 6 ingredients and cook for 20 minutes. Serves 10 to 12.