Italian Vegetable Soup
["1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "1 medium zucchini, cubed (2 c.)", "1 1/2 c. thin slices cabbage (5 oz.)", "4 oz. spaghetti (3 inch lengths, 1 1/2 c.)", "3 Tbsp. beef bouillon granules", "4 bay leaves", "1/2 tsp. ground black pepper", "1 (15 1/2 oz.) can chopped tomatoes", "8 c. water", "2 Tbsp. margarine or butter (optional)"]
["Combine ingredients, except margarine, in 4-quart dish.", "Cover and microwave on High about 50 to 60 minutes. Stir every 15 to 20 minutes until spaghetti is tender. Add margarine."]
["frozen mixed vegetables", "zucchini", "thin slices cabbage", "beef bouillon granules", "bay leaves", "ground black pepper", "tomatoes", "water", "margarine"]