Camp Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion
• 1 c. tomato juice or 3 Tbsp. catsup plus 1 c. water
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen hash browns or 2 c shredded, fresh potatoes
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
• 3 c. water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1 Tbsp. butter (optional)
• 1 beef bouillon cube