Microwave Vegetable Soup
["2 small carrots, chopped finely", "1 c. cabbage, shredded fine", "1 stalk celery, chopped finely", "1/2 (10 oz.) box frozen mixed vegetables", "1/3 (10 oz.) box frozen corn", "1 (14 to 16 oz.) can tomatoes", "2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth", "1/2 can tomato soup and 1/2 can water", "2 beef or chicken bouillon cubes", "1 small bay leaf", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "salt (at end of cooking as desired)"]
["Preparation time:", "1 hour.", "Use a 4-quart microwave pot with cover.", "Cook ingredients on High for 20 minutes, stirring at 10 minutes.", "Cook at 50% power for 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.", "Taste softness of celery for doneness."]
["carrots", "cabbage", "celery", "mixed vegetables", "corn", "tomatoes", "beef broth", "tomato soup", "beef", "bay leaf", "thyme", "pepper", "salt"]