Meatless Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3 qt. water
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
• 1 c. diced carrots
• 1/2 c. celery, chopped
• 12 bouillon cubes
• 1/2 lb. green beans
• 4 c. shredded cabbage
• 2 (28 oz.) cans tomatoes
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 (17 oz.) can corn
• 1 (8 3/4 oz.) can corn
• 1 (10 oz.) can peas
• 1 (10 oz.) can lima beans
• 1/2 c. cooked barley
• 1 c. rice or elbow macaroni