Grandma Lillian'S Vegetable Beef Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 lb beef shank or 1 -1 1/2 lb stewing beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup celery, diced in larger pieces
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 cup carrot, cut into large chunks
2 -3 cups potatoes, cut into large chunks
3 -4 cups beef broth
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
1/3 cup elbow macaroni
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large pot brown beef chunks hot and fast till nicely browned. Season with a bit of salt and pepper if desired. Turn down the heat and add 1/2 cup onion and the garlic. Saute till onion is tender. Add celery, carrots, the rest of the onion, tomato soup and beef broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer 15-20 minutes. Add potatoes and cook on low another 15 minutes. Add the macaroni and simmer till macaroni is done, about 10-15 minutes. Do not boil with the macaroni in it or the pasta will fall apart.
Serve with a great crusty bread or crackers.