1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 (14.5-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups whole tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped onion
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 cups tomato juice
Brown ground beef; drain to remove fat. Combine browned beef in large kettle with beans, tomatoes, onion, bouillon cubes, bay leaf, and sugar. Stir in tomato juice; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.