2 cans (12 oz. each) vegetable juice cocktail
2 c. water
1 sm. head cabbage (about 1 pound), finely chopped
1 med. onion, sliced
3 sm. or 2 med. carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 med. stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp. instant beef or chicken bouillon

Heat all ingredients to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.