Hearty Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 quarts hot water
• 4 cups sliced carrots
• 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 6 cups tomato juice