In a large stock pot add the olive oil over medium heat.
Salt and pepper the meat and add it in bathes to the pot. Brown on all sides.
Add water, onions and dried beans to the meat in the stock pot and let simmer for 2 hours, skimming the top of the water occasionally.
Add diced onions, celery, carrots, salt and pepper. Bring back to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove the meat and let it cool enough to be shredded.
Add the barley, green beans, cabbage, turnips, potatoes, corn, peas and stewed tomatoes. Bring back to a simmer and cook for another 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and add alphabet noodles and meat. Stir everything together. Serve piping hot!