Wintertime Beef Soup

1 lb ground beef
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 med onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups water
2 cups tomato juice
1 can diced tomato
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 tsp beep bouillon
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 can kidney beans
2 cups chopped cabbage


Cook beef, celery, onion and bell until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in water, tomato juice, tomato sauce, tomatoes, bouillon chili powder and salt. Brink to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in kidney beans. Return to boil. Stir in cabbage. Reduce heat, cover and cook 12 minutes longer.

I have never cooked with cabbage before and didn't know if I would actually like it but my husband and I loved this soup. It didn't last long in the fridge before it was devoured.

Enjoy!