Vegetable Soup For 50
["5 c. pinto or white beans or 5 lb. well scrubbed potatoes, chopped", "4 28 oz. cans tomatoes", "1 bunch celery, scrubbed and chopped", "2 lb. carrots, peeled and chopped", "2 to 3 lb. onions, diced", "6 to 7 cloves garlic, minced", "5 to 6 shredded cabbage (1 small head)", "1/4 c. olive oil", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Soak pinto or white beans overnight.", "Drain, then cook in 6 quarts water until tender.", "Heat olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat.", "In the order given, add the following, stirring after each addition:", "onions, celery, carrots, garlic and cabbage.", "Add the cooked beans or potatoes, 4 gallons hot water, the canned tomatoes, salt and pepper.", "Cook at a simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.", "Add water, if too thick.", "As with most vegetable soups, one can vary ingredients according to taste and availability."]
["pinto", "tomatoes", "celery", "carrots", "onions", "garlic", "cabbage", "olive oil", "salt"]