1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
1 (28 oz.) can water (hot)
4 beef cubes

In large soup pan, dissolve beef cubes into water. Combine all other ingredients and simmer for at least 1 hour.