8 c. water
6 to 8 fresh carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 sm. cabbage, shredded
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
5 bouillon cubes (beef or chicken)
1 tbsp. parsley
1 lg. can V-8 or tomato juice

Combine all in soup pot. Cook fast for 1 hour.