1 lb. hamburger
1 c. diced celery
1/2 c. sliced black olives
1/4 c. diced onion
1/2 lb. bag of egg noodles
Salt
Pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3 c. tomato juice

Brown hamburger, salt and pepper to taste, drain grease drippings. Add celery, black olives, onion. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Add tomato juice, simmer on low. Add egg noodles, simmer 15 minutes. Turn heat off and add cheese. Let stand 5 minutes. Then serve. Yields: family of 4.