SPEEDY VEGETABLE SOUP
1 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. fat
8 c. water
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 c. carrots chopped
1/2 c. celery chopped
1/2 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. potatoes, cut up
1/2 c. cabbage (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Brown meat in fat, add water and soup mix. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, increase heat until soup comes to a boil. Turn to low and cook 1/2 hour or until vegetables are done.