Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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40
servings
4 lb

beef chuck roast

1 gal

water

2 unit

bay leaves

2 unit

onions

diced

2 cup

carrots

sliced

2 cup

celery

sliced

28 oz

tomatoes

cut up

15 oz

tomato sauce

0.25 cup

fresh parsley

chopped

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

4 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

garlic powder

18 oz

frozen Italian green beans

cut

16 oz

frozen peas

31 oz

kidney beans

rinsed and drained

14 oz

shell macaroni

cooked and drained

1 unit

grated Parmesan cheese

Step 1
~18 min

Place beef roast, water, and bay leaves in a large kettle or Dutch oven.

Step 2
~18 min

Bring to a boil.

Step 3
~18 min

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 3 hours.

Step 4
~18 min

Remove meat from broth and let it cool.

Step 5
~18 min

Add onions, carrots, and celery to the broth.

Step 6
~18 min

Cook for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 7
~18 min

Cut the meat into bite-size pieces and add it back to the broth.

Step 8
~18 min

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, seasonings, beans, peas, and kidney beans.

Step 9
~18 min

Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 10
~18 min

Add macaroni and heat through.

Step 11
~18 min

Remove bay leaves.

Step 12
~18 min

Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a parmesan rind to the broth for extra flavor.

Use fresh herbs for a brighter taste.

Adjust the amount of vegetables to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Pair with a simple salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A staple of Italian peasant cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Cold weather
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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