Beef Minestrone

1. 1

   Place the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and 4 quarts of water in a large kettle. Cover and bring to a boil. Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, parsley and bay leaf and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours.

2. 2

   Remove beef and carrots and set aside. Strain the broth (about 7 cups) and reserve. In kettle, combine broth, tomatoes, chickpeas, cabbage, macaroni, 2 teaspoons salt and the pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Slice carrots and cut meat into small pieces. Add meat to simmering soup. Add carrots when soup is done. Makes 3 1/2 quarts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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