In a pot boil the first 8 ingredients together for 1-1.5 hours with lid. If you have a pressure cooker, boil it for less than half the time.

Taste the soup and adjust accordingly. Add 1/4-1/2 c water if too salty or soup has reduced a lot. Add the potatoes. Boil another 10 minutes.

Add the cabbage and beans, just on top, and cover for another 5 minutes.

Drop in the egg noodles and cover for another 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and serve immediately.

If not serving immediately, remove noodles and veggies and place in a separate container. Combine with hot soup when ready to serve.