1 can beef consomme
1 lg. can tomato juice or V-8
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 whole bunch celery, chopped
1 lg. green pepper, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
6 to 8 carrots, chopped
Bay leaves, if desired

Can add meat or beans; lentil is good. Cook until vegetables are done. Season as like (salt, pepper, celery salt, garlic, onion, chili powder).