Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. beef bones
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 celery stalk, washed and diced
  • 1 (8 3/4 oz.) can corn
  • 1 (8 oz.) can cut green beans
  • 1 (1 qt. 14 oz.) can tomato juice
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Put all ingredients in large pot.
  • Add one tomato juice can full of water.
  • Liquid should cover vegetables and bones.
  • If it doesn't, add little more water.
  • Put soup pot over high heat and bring to a boil, then immediately turn down heat.
  • Take a spoon and carefully scoop foam off top of soup and throw away.
  • Cook soup, uncovered, at a simmer.
  • Don't let it boil.
  • Simmer for about 3 1/2 hours so flavors have a chance to mingle.
  • Stir once or twice during cooking.
  • Makes about 3 1/2 quarts.