Lazy Way Soup
["2 lb. lean ground chuck, browned in microwave", "2 medium onions, sliced", "1 large can tomato juice", "1 large can V-8 juice", "1 pkg. frozen Pictsweet vegetable for old fashion soup with seasoning", "2 pkg. frozen Pictsweet vegetable for New Orleans gumbo with seasoning (be sure to get Pictsweet brand; the secret is in the seasoning packets)", "1/2 head cabbage, sliced", "3 sections garlic", "2 or 3 bay leaves", "salt and pepper"]
["Throw it all together (except for seasoning packets) in the biggest pot you can find (8-quart).", "Add a cup or so of water, if there's room.", "Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer a couple hours.", "After simmering about an hour, add contents of seasoning packets and a little more water if needed."]
["lean ground chuck", "onions", "tomato juice", "frozen Pictsweet vegetable for old fashion soup with seasoning", "frozen Pictsweet vegetable for New Orleans gumbo with seasoning", "cabbage", "garlic", "bay leaves", "salt"]