In a large pot, place soup bone, onion, celery, pot herb, meat and enough water to fill the pot about 3/4 full. Bring to a boil and then let simmer for 1 hour.
Add cabbage, barley and crushed tomatoes. Bring back to a boil and then simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Remove bone, pot herb, celery and any large pieces of remaining onion
Add frozen mixed veggies, can of white corn and cook for about 30-40 more or until veggies are tender.
***Take care not to break open the chili pepper when stirring, adding ingredients or removing at the end...it will get hot!***
I like to serve the soup with a tablespoon of ketchup stirred into each bowl - yes, I know, sounds crazy but it's DELISH and some nice crusty bread!