Corned Beef and Barley Soup with spice

2 pounds corned beef 7 cups water 1 each beef bouillon cube low sodium * 1/2 cup onion coarsely chopped 2 each garlic cloves sliced 6 each peppercorns * 2[...]

5 lbs potatoes (red-skinned suggested) 1 head cabbage 1 (12 ounce) can corned beef butter salt pepper other spices 1 Cut up potatoes and place in a large pot.[...]