Mom'S Minestrone Soup

• 1 large onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 napa cabbage
• 2 stalks celery (sliced)
• 1/4 lb fresh green beans
• 3 carrots (diced)
• 2 zucchini (diced)
• 8 ounces split peas (soaked)
• 1/2 cup pinto beans (soaked)
• 14 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 3 whole tomatoes (diced)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 swiss chard
• 2 cups potatoes

1. Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in large pot. Add enough water to bring to 1/2 of the pot and bring to boil.
2. Add remainder of ingredients and bring to boil again.
3. Lower to simmer and continue to cook for 2-4 hours. Season and serve.

onion, garlic, fresh parsley, lean ground beef, cabbage, stalks celery, green beans, carrots, zucchini, peas, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, swiss chard, potatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moms-minestrone-soup-492314 (may not work)