Hearty Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound beef round roast, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups winter squash, chopped (or 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup macaroni, dry
• 1 large tomato, chopped (or 15-ounce can low-sodium diced tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. In a large pot, brown beef in oil over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Drain fat.
3. Add water, squash, onion, celery, garlic, and oregano.
4. If using parsley, add that too.
5. Mix well.
6. Bring pot to a boil.
7. Lower heat and cook for 20 minutes.
8. Add macaroni, tomatoes, green pepper, salt, and pepper.
9. Keep cooking over low heat for 20 minutes.
10. Serve hot.