Beef vegetable soup

Preparation

• Cut beef into bite sized pieces. Put in a large pot and cover with water.
• Add onion and celery, parsley and bay leaves. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring water to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add cocktail vegetable juice and continue to simmer until meat is tender.
• Add veggies and potatoes. Cook for 30 more minutes and serve.