Hamburger Soup

1 ½ lbs. hamburger

½ cup green peppers, diced

½ cup celery

½ cup onion, diced

Brown hamburger and vegetables, drain off excess fat and add:

1 quart whole tomatoes, chopped 

2 ½ cup carrots, grated

2 or 3 medium potatoes, cubed

½ cup rice

1 tea salt

1 tea sugar 

1 clove garlic

Bring to a boil and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.