Boil beef - no seasonings.

To 2 gallons of broth add:

1 head cut up cabbage
1 c. diced carrots, celery, potatoes
1 med. onion, diced
2 cloves chopped garlic OR garlic salt OR garlic powder

When soft, add:

2 c. tomatoes
1/2 c. uncooked Scotch barley
1/2 c. uncooked alphabet macaroni

In small pan steep 1 teaspoon mixed pickling spice in some of the beef broth and then add the strained broth to the soup mixture. Add corn, beans or peas as desired. A good way to use leftover vegetables. Just freeze until making soup, thaw, drain and add to soup.