Beef Minestrone
["4 cloves garlic, chopped", "2 c. chopped onion", "4 stalks celery, chopped", "3 carrots, sliced", "1/2 head cabbage, sliced", "1 lb. sirloin beef, diced", "1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach", "4 qts. beef stock", "1 16-oz. can peeled tomatoes, diced", "1 6-oz. can tomato paste", "1 16-oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans", "1 c. salad macaroni", "1-1/2 c. diced potatoes", "1 tsp. black pepper", "1 tsp. oregano", "2 tsp. Italian seasoning", "2 tsp. salt", "2 bay leaves", "1 sm. zucchini, sliced", "2 Tbsp. olive oil", "Grated parmesan cheese"]
["Heat oil in pan.", "Add meat, garlic, onion and celery.", "Add beef stock and bring to a boil.", "Add carrots, cabbage, spinach and spices.", "Cook for 1/2 hour.", "Add potatoes and cook 1 - 1/2 hours. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook 1 hour.", "Add beans, macaroni and zucchini, and cook until macaroni is done.", "Turn off heat and let stand 1 hour.", "Reheat and serve with grated parmesan cheese."]
["garlic", "onion", "stalks celery", "carrots", "cabbage", "sirloin beef", "frozen spinach", "beef stock", "tomatoes", "tomato paste", "garbanzo", "salad macaroni", "potatoes", "black pepper", "oregano", "Italian seasoning", "salt", "bay leaves", "zucchini", "olive oil", "parmesan cheese"]