Hamburger Soup

Okay I made the other soup before I got sick. No it didn't make me sick. My boys passed along their yuckiness and so I made this soup which make me think of home. Too bad my mom wasn't here to make it for me. Serves 6.


1 lb ground beef
2 cups carrots chopped
1 cup celery chopped
1/4 cup onion
1 cup potatoes
1 can Italian style diced tomatoes
2-3 or more cups spicy V8 juice
1/2 cup rice
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger and onions. I also add a little garlic powder. Add meat to a large pot with 2 quarts of water. Add everything else except the rice. Add the V8 until the soup looks mostly red...meaning who wants a watery soup. Let cook for 20 minutes. Add the rice and cook an additional 10 min or until rice is soft. This soup will need the salt and pepper. If you do not have Italian style tomatoes just add basil, Italian seasoning, and oregano. Always have more V8 on hand. When I reheat this soup for myself the next day for lunch, I first pour in some V8 and then add the soup.