Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        ground beef
   1      can           stewed tomatoes -- (i used a large
                        -- can)
   2      cups          celery -- chopped
   1      cup           carrots -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    basil
   1      tablespoon    garlic salt
   6      cups          tomato juice
   1      can           mushrooms
   2      cups          cabbage -- chopped
   1                    onion -- chopped
   1                    bay leaf
   1      tablespoon    oregano

Preparation:

Brown ground beef, drain. Combine all ingredients in large pot and simmer for 2 hours.