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1 lb diced bacon, fried until crisp
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1 1/2 c diced onion
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2 Tbsp minced garlic; sautee onion and garlic in bacon fat
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2 gal LS beef stock
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1 qt.Cabbage, chopped
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3 c diced carrots
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3 c diced potatoes
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2 c diced celery
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3 c chopped spinach, fresh or frozen
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3 c frozen green beans
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4 c. canned diced tomatoes
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4 c canned red beans
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2 c small dried pasta ( optional- macaroni, broken spaghetti, orzo)
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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