Ruth'S Best Vegetable Soup
["2 c. each: sliced carrots and celery", "4 potatoes, peeled and cubed", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 can stewed tomatoes", "1 stick margarine", "1 can butter beans", "salt and pepper", "water to cover"]
["Put everything in soup pot; bring to a boil.", "Simmer 3 or 4 hours.", "Just as good when leftover."]
["carrots", "potatoes", "onion", "tomatoes", "margarine", "butter beans", "salt", "water"]