Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon beef base or 1 piece beef bouillon
• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, crushed
• 1 large potato, peeled and cut into cubes
• 8 green beans, ends trimmed
• 1 can (12 ounces) corned beef, chunky-style
• 1/2 cabbage, quartered
• salt and pepper to taste