1 lg. onion
3 or 4 carrots
3 or 4 stalks celery
1/2 med. head cabbage
1 (46 oz.) can V-8 juice
3 c. water
6 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf

Cut and chop vegetables. Add water, V-8 juice, bouillon cubes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Simmer 1 hour.

NOTE: I have put chopped chicken breast in this and it gives it a good flavor.