Italian Minestrone

2 1/2 lbs blade chuck roast, cut into 1in chunks

2 1/2qt water

2 tsp salt

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cups celery leaves

1 bay leaf

2 slices bacon, chopped

1 can kidney beans

1/2 can green beans

1/2 cups celery, diced

1/2 can green peas

1/2 cups zucchini, thinly sliced

1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced

1 onion, diced

1/4 cups parsley flakes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cups elbow macaroni

1 can tomato paste

1 cup Coca-Cola

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs Italian seasoning

1 tsp each salt, pepper

In a large pot, place first six ingredients, cover and simmer about 2 E1/2 hours. Move to Dutch oven. Fry bacon in skillet until crisp and add to Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian croutons. Thanks to Coca-Cola

 

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