Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. beef, browned
• 1/4 - 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 T. oil, if necessary
• 16 oz. can chopped tomatoes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 large can tomato juice
• 4 c. water
• 5-6 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 c. chopped potatoes
• 2 c. cut carrots
• 1/2 - 1 c. chopped cabbage
• 2 c. green beans
• 1 can corn
• 1 can peas
• salt and pepper, to taste