A pound of lean ground sirloin
Stalks of celery
An onion
Can of whole tomatoes
2 medium-sized cans of V8 juice
Garlic salt
Parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Potatoes
Carrots
Canned or fresh vegetables. This day, I put in green beans and kidney beans. But you, of course, can put in whichever vegetables that you choose and pasta shapes can also be a nice addition.

In a soup pot:

Brown the ground sirloin, chopped onions, and chopped celery…

Add garlic salt, parsley and salt and pepper to taste…

Then add the can of whole tomatoes, pop the tomatoes with a spoon then add the cans of V8 Juice, about a cup of water and more garlic salt and parsley to taste.

Bring to a boil then to simmer. Simmer for at least two hours, or as long as most of the day.. as the aroma fills the house… as you snuggle in and read a good book.

About 45 minutes before time for dinner, chop potatoes and carrots then add them to the soup. Bring the soup back to a boil then back to low heat and simmer until the carrots and potatoes are done…about 20 to 30 minutes. To check it done, I take a carrot out and test it with a fork. Carrots cook slower than potatoes. So, if the carrots are done, the potatoes are also done.         
 

Then add the other vegetables canned or fresh and heat for a few minutes and serve with a salad and crusty, buttered bread.

YUMMY warmth and healthful goodness will fill your body and spirit!

Family meals can be a wonderful time for sharing, bonding and love…communication on all levels that will assist in anchoring people to one another for healing, support and comfort.