1 lb. ground meat, browned
2 cans tomato paste
2 cans tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp. grated Italian cheese
1 box ditalini noodles
1 can mushrooms
1 pkg. lima beans

In large soup pot - tomato paste, tomato sauce then add water to fill the pot. Add remaining ingredients except ditalini. Bring to boil then simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add ditalini (cooked) when ready to eat.