Grandma's Cabbage Soup

* Cabbage, fresh, 1 head, large (about 7" dia)
* Onions, raw, 1 large
* Celery, raw, 4 stalk, large (11"-12" long)
* Carrots, raw, 1 cup, chopped
* Green Beans (snap), 1 cup
* Tomato juice, without salt added, 64 fl oz
* Green Peppers (bell peppers), 1 cup, chopped (typically 2)
* Canned Tomatoes, 2 can
* *Lipton Onion Mushroom Soup & Dip Mix (Dry Mix), 1.75 tbsp (1 Pkg)
* Beef broth, bouillon, consomme, 2 cup
* Pepper, black, 2 tbsp to taste
* Mushrooms, fresh, 1 cup, pieces or slices
* Garlic, 1+ clove
* Water, tap, 20 cup (Enough Water to cover)

Dice or slice all vegetables to desired size. Mix in large stew pot 16 pt or lgr. Add 1 bottle tomato juice or V8. Add enough water to cover typically 2.5 bottles of water. I use the tomato juice jug to do this. Add Lipton Soup Mix, 2 Bouillon Cubes, pepper to taste and any other desired herbs. Heat to a boil on medium. Reduce to slow simmer for 2-3 hours. Until vegetables are to desired texture.

Serving size is 1 cup.

Number of Servings: 40

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PURKLELOVE2.