Hamburger Vegetable Lentil Soup

1 lb. hamburger
5 3/4 cups total,  tomato juice and beef broth, mixed
1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped cabbage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 chopped green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

In large pot over medium high heat, brown the hamburger
until crumbly. Drain.
Add the tomato juice and broth, plus 2 to 3 cups water.
Bring to a boil.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.