Beef and Vegetable Soup

1 pound beef stew meat -- cut in 1-inch cubes

2 onions

2 potatoes

3 carrots

3 celery stalks

1/4 head cabbage

3 tablespoons margarine

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1. Melt margarine in a large heavy pot with lid. Trim meat of all fat

and cut into 1-inch cubes. Brown beef on all sides. 2. Add vegetables (except cabbage) which have all been sliced into

pieces of approximately the same size. Add 5 cups water. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, adding more water if needed. 3. Slice cabbage and add to pot along with salt and pepper. Simmer for

20-25 minutes longer.