My Russian grandmother had three standard "welcome" dinners when we would visit her in Indiana. Homemade chicken soup, stuffed cabbage or "Schmengali" aka vegetable kielbasa stew. I found a letter that she wrote to me about three years ago with her Schmengali recipe. I made it last Sunday - although it wasn't the same as hers - it still was really nice to enjoy this again.

1 lb (16 oz) kielbasa (lowfat version works good), chopped 1/4 inch thick slices & halved
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 zucchini, chopped
1/3 green cabbage, chopped
1 can green beans
1 can corn
1 large can chopped tomatoes
2 vegetable or beef bouillon cubes

Saute onion, garlic and celery in vegetable oil until soft. Add all other vegetables (chopped dime-sized) and bring to a simmer. Add the kielbasa and bouillon cubes in 2 cups water. Simmer 30 minutes or longer. Serve with rice (or mashed potatoes) and bread/butter.