COUNTRY CABBAGE SOUP

INGREDIENTS :
1 pound ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
2 1/2 ounces onion, chopped, 1 small
28 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound cabbage, chopped, 1/2 medium
3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 cups chicken or beef broth
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda

 INSTRUCTIONS :
-In a large soup pot, brown the ground beef, garlic and onion; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Adjust the seasonings to taste.