Hot Vegetable Punch for Eight

Simmer condensed bouillon, an equal amount of water, tomato juice with celery, onions, bay leaf and black peppers.

Toss in a few carrot slices and any sprigs of parsley you happen to have. When the vegetables have added their flavor to the brew, squeeze 1/4 of lemon into the pot.

Strain hot punch into punch bowl.

Set the garnishes afloat.