Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, browned & drained
1 cup onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz can tomatoes
15 oz can tomato sauce
15 oz can kidney beans
3 cups water
5 tsp beef bouillon granules
1 tbsp parsley
1 tsp salt
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp basil
¼ tsp pepper
2 cups cabbage, chopped
½ cup macaroni

Optional Garnish:  Parmesan cheese

Put the first 15 ingredients in a large pot.  Bring to a boil.   Lower hear & simmer for 20 minutes.  Add cabbage &  macaroni, bring back to a boil.  Lower heat & simmer until  vegetables & macaroni are cooked.  Sprinkle with parmesan
cheese if desired before serving.

Makes 10 servings.