Italian Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
minced garlic to taste
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, undrained
2 c. water
1/2 c. small elbow macaroni
5 Tbsp. beef bouillon granules
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 c. green beans

Preparation

Brown beef in large heavy kettle.
Drain.
Add all ingredients except cabbage, beans and macaroni.
Bring to boil.
Lower heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer until vegetables are tender.
Add more water or broth if needed.