2 to 2 1/2 pounds lean meaty short ribs of beef-wash

2 quarts boiling water with 1 tablespoon

Simmer meat 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Then start adding vegetables and boil about 3/4 to 1 hour.

About 1 quart diced celery

3 to 4 medium onions

1 pint diced carrots

1 cup tomato juice

Then add 1 pint chopped cabbage and 2 good sized potatoes. cook about 30 minutes. Then add 1 each small can corn, peas, green beans, baby limas. Boil about 5 minutes. More salt and pepper as needed.