1 lg. chopped onion
2 stalks chopped celery
1 lg. diced green bell pepper
1 tbsp. peanut or olive oil
1 1/2 lb. lean hamburger
8 c. water
8 beef bouillon cubes
1 pkg. frozen broccoli mix
1 pkg. frozen corn mix
6 lg. sliced mushrooms
1 can whole green beans
1 can diced beets
Pepper

In oil at medium high eat, simmer first 3 ingredients in electric skillet until onion starts turning transparent. Add hamburger, crumbling as it is stirred and simmer until brown, drain.

In large saucepan, bring water to boil, add bouillon and dissolve. Add frozen vegetables and mushrooms. Bring back to boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add canned vegetables, hamburger mixture and simmer 3 more minutes. Serves 5-8.

NOTE: A variety of fresh, frozen or canned vegetables can be added to or subtracted from the soup. Try different combinations. This is a good way to use leftovers: vegetables, macaroni and cheese, potatoes, rice, other meat, etc.