Meatless Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. water
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 large onions, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
1 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. celery, chopped
12 bouillon cubes
1/2 lb. green beans
4 c. shredded cabbage
2 (28 oz.) cans tomatoes
1 tsp. sugar
1 (17 oz.) can corn
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can corn
1 (10 oz.) can peas
1 (10 oz.) can lima beans
1/2 c. cooked barley
1 c. rice or elbow macaroni

Preparation

Place herbs into cheesecloth.
Add to rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Remove cheesecloth.
Serve hot.
Yields 25 to 30 servings.