Cabbage Patch Soup

Ingredients

• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 head red cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 head white cabbage, chopped
• Cheddar cheese (optional)