Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. beef stock
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 or 4 stalks celery with leaves, diced
3 or 4 large carrots, diced
3 or 4 potatoes
1 c. cooked macaroni
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. chopped chuck
oregano to taste
basil to taste
1 large can tomatoes
1 c. each: cannellini, kidney and lima beans
1/2 c. chickpeas
1/2 c. cooked lentils
2 to 3 qt. water

Preparation

In large Dutch oven, saute in olive oil the onion, garlic, celery and celery tops.
Then add chopped chuck and cook until meat is browned.
Add water, salt, pepper, potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Finally add remaining vegetables and seasonings.
Mix together and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.