Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
1         pound         lean beef -- cut into bite size pieces
2         medium        onions -- quartered and sliced
3         medium        tomatoes -- finely chopped
2         stalks        celery -- chopped
1         tablespoon    margarine -- for browning
2         medium        potatoes -- cubed
2         large         carrots -- sliced
1         cup           green beans -- fresh
1         cup           cabbage -- heaping; shredded
1/2       cup           peas -- frozen, optional
1/2       cup           corn -- frozen, optional
16        ounces        tomato paste
2         cubes         tomato bouillon -- optional 
1         clove         garlic -- minced
10        cups          water
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
                        seasoned salt -- to taste
2         tablespoons   fresh basil or more to taste fine

Preparation:

Brown the beef, onions, celery, tomatoes in one tsp of margarine. Add water and the remaining ingredients. Simmer over med-low heat for two hours.