Name: Zesty Vegetable Beef Soup
Yield: 12-14
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 3 lbs beef short ribs with bones; 1 large onion, quartered; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 8 whole allspice; 2 bay leaves; 1 T salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 quart V-8 juice; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion diced; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1 cup uncooked noodles (optional)