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