Beef Cabbage Soup (like Shoneys)

1 can (28 oz. whole tomatoes, drained
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
3 cans (13 3/4 oz. each) beef broth
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) kidney beans
1/2 med. head cabbage, chopped
2 T. tomato paste, opt
salt and pepper to taste

Chop the tomatoes and reserve the juice.
Brown the beef with the onion. Drain the fat. Add the beef broth, beans,
tomatoes, and juice and tomato paste if desired.
Add the cabbage, and simmer till tender. Add salt and pepper.