Ingredients

• 2 cups cubed cooked roast beef
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups water
• 3 large red potatoes, diced
• 2 cups frozen lima beans
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf