MINESTRONE SOUP
1 lb. shin beef or stew meat
1 small bag kidney beans
3 1/2 qts. cold water
2 T. salt
1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper
2 peeled cloves garlic
2 T. oil
Chopped onion
1/2 cup minced parsley
Diced celery
Diced cabbage
Diced carrots
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 10 oz. can frozen spinach, chopped
1/2 bag macaroni shells
Place meat and beans in water and salt. Bring to a boil. Simmer 2 hours. Saute crushed garlic in oil with onion and parsiey until tender. Add to meat and beans.
Add all other ingredients gradually; cook for 1 more hour. Shells can be added last 30 minutes.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Note: Leftover veggies can be added to improve the flavor.