Beef Minestrone

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 c. chopped onion
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1/2 head cabbage, sliced
• 1 lb. sirloin beef, diced
• 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach
• 4 qts. beef stock
• 1 16-oz. can peeled tomatoes, diced
• 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
• 1 16-oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans
• 1 c. salad macaroni
• 1-1/2 c. diced potatoes
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sm. zucchini, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• Grated parmesan cheese

1. Heat oil in pan.
2. Add meat, garlic, onion and celery.
3. Add beef stock and bring to a boil.
4. Add carrots, cabbage, spinach and spices.
5. Cook for 1/2 hour.
6. Add potatoes and cook 1 - 1/2 hours. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook 1 hour.
7. Add beans, macaroni and zucchini, and cook until macaroni is done.
8. Turn off heat and let stand 1 hour.
9. Reheat and serve with grated parmesan cheese.

garlic, onion, stalks celery, carrots, cabbage, sirloin beef, frozen spinach, beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, garbanzo, salad macaroni, potatoes, black pepper, oregano, italian seasoning, salt, bay leaves, zucchini, olive oil, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=66796 (may not work)