Vegetable Beef Soup(Minestrone Di Carne) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. beef meat and bones, washed
4 qt. water
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
8 oz. tomatoes
1/4 lb. string beans
1/2 head cabbage, sliced
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 bay leaves
1 frozen mixed vegetables
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 c. barley (optional)

Preparation

Place meat, bones and water in an extra large saucepan. Cover and bring to
boil.
Reduce
heat
and skim surface with slotted spoon.
Add all the rest of ingredients except for the mixed vegetables and potatoes.
Let
cook
3 hours on a medium low heat. Add
mixed
vegetables and potatoes;
cook an additional 45 minutes.
Taste
for
salt
and
pepper;
adjust
to taste.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.