Beef Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. stew beef
4 qt. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 head chopped cabbage
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 large can tomatoes, chopped and undrained
1 c. lima beans
1 c. green beans
1 c. peas
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
3 to 4 potatoes, cubed
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

Preparation

Combine beef, water and salt in saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil.
Add cabbage, onions, carrots, celery, green pepper and tomatoes.
Return to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 3 1/2 hours.