Church Supper Soup Recipe

• 1 lb grnd beef
• 1 c. diced onion
• 1 c. minced celery
• 1 c. minced carrots
• 2 x garlic cloves chopped
• 1 lrg can tomatoes - (28 ounce) minced, undrained
• 1 can can red kidney beans - (15 ounce) undrained
• 2 c. water Beef bouillon cubes or possibly concentrate undiluted, which would dilute to make 5 c. of stock
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp oregano crushed between your palms
• 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 2 c. shredded cabbage
• 1 c. green beans in 1" pcs
• 1/2 c. small elbow macaroni
• 1 Tbsp. pesto see * Note (or possibly 1/2 tspn dry basil, crushed between your palms) Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

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