3 tbsp. chopped onion
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 c. cut green beans
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 bay leaf
4 c. water
15 oz. can stewed tomatoes
4 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 c. alphabet shaped noodles
Salt & pepper to taste

Put oil in 2 quart saucepan and set over medium heat. Add cut up vegetables and bay leaf. Stir everything until the onions get soft. Add tomatoes, cut them up a bit. Add water, bouillon, salt, pepper and noodles. Cover and let cook (low heat) for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. You may add a little water if it seems too thick.