Homestyle Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

5 lbs lean ground chuck, browned and drained

1 bay leaf

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt(I sometimes will add a few beef bouillion cubes to this soup, but then I cut the salt out altogether)

1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, simmered til the beans crack open

1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil

1 1/2 cups sliced carrots

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

5 cups water

2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed,3/4 to 1 inch pieces

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning

1/4 cup sweet basil

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups shredded cabbage(1 inch wide shreds)

1 (15 1/4 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained

1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained

1 (16 ounce) jars ragu spaghetti sauce('Chunky Gardenstyle, Tomato, Garlic, & Onion')

3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans red gold stewed tomatoes

grated parmesan cheese(, Optional)

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