Hearty Beef Soup

• 4 ozchuck roast, chopped
• 1 tbspvegetable oil
• 3 cupswater
• 2 cupswinter squash, chopped, finely chopped
• 1/2 cupyellow onion, chopped
• 1 stalkcelery, finely chopped
• 1 tspgarlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tspdried oregano
• 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cupmacaroni
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cupgreen bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspblack pepper

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Method

1. 1

   In a large pot, brown beef in oil over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat.

2. 2

   Add water, squash, onion, celery, garlic, and oregano. If using parsley, add that too. Mix well.

3. 3

   Bring pot to a boil. Lower heat and cook for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add macaroni, tomatoes, green pepper, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Keep cooking over low heat for 20 minutes. Serve hot.