Italian Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb blade chuck roast
1/2 qt water
2 ts salt
1 onion
1/2 c celery leaves
1 bay leaf
2 slices bacon
1 1/2 c kidney beans
1/2 c green beans
1/2 c celery
1/2 c green peas
1/2 c zucchini
1/2 c carrots
1/4 c onion
1/4 c parsley
1 clove garlic
6 oz tomato paste
1 coca-cola
1 tb olive oil
1 tb worcestershire sauce
1 italian seasoning
1 t salt
1/4 ts black pepper
1 parmesan cheese
6 quart kettle

Instructions

Place over low heat while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Pan-fry the bacon until crisp. Add the bacon and the drippings and all the remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, to the broth. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, until the vegetables and macaroni are tender. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes about 3 quarts, or 12 servings.