Hamburger Soup

1/2 pound ground beef
3 cups water
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 cup diced potatoes
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons uncooked rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Brown beef in skillet, chopping into bite size pieces as it browns. Drain and add to 3 cups boiling water in sauce pan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.