Beef Minestrone - cooking recipe

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

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