1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 slices bacon, cut up and fried with beef
1 med. onion, cut up
1 can tomato soup
2 cans stewed tomatoes
3 to 4 c. cabbage, finely cut
2 cans kidney beans with juice
3 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder (optional)
1 c. celery, cut up
1 c. carrots, cut up

Brown beef with bacon. Add onion and celery, saute for 10 minutes. Add sliced carrots and remainder of ingredients, including cabbage. Cook at low temperature until tender.