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 shredded |
1/2 cup peas -- frozen, optional |
1/2 cup corn -- frozen, optional |
16 ounces tomato paste |
2 pieces tomato bouillon -- optional (knorrs) |
1 clove garlic -- minced |
10 cups water |
1 teaspoon salt and pepper -- to taste |
1 teaspoon seasoned salt -- to taste |
2 tablespoons fresh basil -- or more to taste -- fine chop, to taste |
