1/2 to 1 lb. beef cubes, sm. pieces (opt.)
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
4 med. potatoes, cubed
3 celery stalks, chopped
8 oz. can white navy beans
8 oz. can garbanzo beans
1/2 c. string beans (frozen or fresh)
2 c. shredded cabbage
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce or 1 lg. can crushed tomatoes
6 to 8 c. water
1 c. pasta
1 env. onion soup mix
Seasoning: Italian seasoning, salt & pepper, garlic powder, use your imagination!

Brown pieces of meat in small amount (1 tablespoon) of olive oil for 10 minutes. As meat browns, add onion until translucent or lightly brown. Put aside.

Par-boil potatoes. In a large 5 quart casserole combine carrots, celery, cabbage, potatoes, pasta, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, water and seasonings. Microwave at high for 30 minutes. Stir. Add balance of ingredients and cook for 20 more minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan and crusty French or Italian bread. It's a meal -- low fat, low cholesterol.