Italian Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans with juice
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. water (more if desired)
5 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 c. green beans, frozen or fresh
1/2 c. small elbow macaroni
salt and pepper

Preparation

Brown beef and drain.
Add all ingredients together, except cabbage, green beans and macaroni.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Add cabbage, green beans and macaroni.
Bring to a boil.
Simmer until done.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.