3 cups tomato juice
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups canned bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
1 cup drained, canned asparagus, plus 1/2 cup liquid
1 cup drained, canned green beans, plus 1/2 cup liquid
1/2 cup canned sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed
2 ribs celery, chopped
4 packets instant beef broth and seasoning mix or 4 beef bouillion cubes
4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
Few drops of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup dehydrated onion flakes
Dash celery salt
Dash garlic powder
Dash salt
Dash pepper
Dash oregano leaves
Dash thyme leaves

Combine tomato juice, water, bean sprouts, asparagus plus liquid, green beans plus liquid, bamboo shoots, celery, and broth mix in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water to soften. Add to soup. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Divide evenly. Makes 8 servings.

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