6 bouillon cubes
6 c. water
3 carrots, chopped
1 med. cabbage, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
#2 1/2 can tomatoes (3 1/2 c. fresh tomatoes)

In a saucepan, dissolve bouillon in 1 cup boiling water. Combine other ingredients (including remaining 5 cups water) with bouillon. Simmer 45 minutes, until soup thickens. A packet of beef stew seasoning or homemade or canned broth may be used in place of bouillon, but flavor and calorie count will differ. Serves 6. Calories per serving: 30.