Cabbage Patch Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef, if not lean drain before adding spices
1 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
5 or more medium tomatoes, chopped
1 head cabbage, chopped
4 large cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp. chili powder (more or less to taste)
8-10 c. water
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. parsley (optional)
green onions, (tops only) chopped
6 beef bouillon cubes

Preparation

Brown ground beef in a large skillet with onion, garlic and green pepper. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, parsley and kidney beans. Salt and pepper to taste. Add in the bouillon cubes and cabbage. Slowly add desired amount of water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat and simmer for one hour.