1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans (undrained)
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 c. green beans
1/2 c. sm. elbow macaroni
2 c. water
5 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Brown beef in large kettle; drain. Add all ingredients 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 and simmer until vegetables are tender. One serving equals 1 protein, 1 bread and 152 calories. Yield 12 servings.