Corned Beef And Cabbage

Ingredients

• 4 lb. corned beef brisket
• 1 1/2 oz. dry onion soup mix
• 4 peppercorns
• 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 c. water
• 6 medium potatoes, pared and quartered
• 6 medium carrots, pared and cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 c. celery, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium head cabbage, cut in wedges