Mom's Minestrone Soup

This soup is delicious and guilt free! The recipe makes a lot so you can freeze some for later or share with your neighbors.  

1-2 lbs ground beef or turkey, browned 

1 onion, chopped

1 quart stewed tomatoes (I cut them into smaller pieces) 

2 c. chopped cabbage 

2 carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 can kidney beans 

1 can garbanzo beans (neither drained) 

1-2 c. corn 

zuchinni (optional)

4 c. water

1/2 c. red wine vinegar

2 tsp. beef boullion (2 cubes)

1/3 c. barley

1/2 tsp. of the following...salt, basil, oregano, & marjoram 

Combine all ingredients in large pot. Simmer for an hour or until veggies are slightly tender. Top with parmesan cheese (a must)