Vegetarian Vegetable Soup(Stone Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. onion, sliced
2 c. diced potatoes
1 1/2 c. celery, sliced
3 qt. boiling water
1 1/2 c. diced carrots
5 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. string beans and peas
4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
macaroni, broken in small pieces
rice (if desired)
1 can condensed tomato soup

Preparation

Wash and cut vegetables.
Heat butter in skillet.
Add onions and celery and simmer until soft.
Remove from heat; slowly add 3 quarts of boiling water.
Add seasonings and vegetables, macaroni and rice; boil until vegetables are tender (about 20 or 30 minutes).
Add tomato soup; heat.
Add more water, if needed.