2 sm. or med. potatoes, diced
1 med. onion, chopped
1 or 2 carrots, diced or shredded
A handful of dried sweet corn
A lg. handful dried celery leaves, crumbled fine (or fresh celery is also good)
A few sprigs of parsley (optional)
1 pt. peas
1 pt. cooked navy or great northern beans
1 qt. tomatoes
Red pepper, black pepper and salt to taste
1 pt. beef stock, or better yet, a fresh beef meat bone

Combine in cooking kettle. Add water until an 8 quart kettle would be about 2/3 to 3/4 full. Bring to a boil and let simmer nearly an hour. Add about 3/4 cup macaroni (uncooked) and simmer another hour or until macaroni is done. If juice boils away, add more water if needed.

If a fresh meat bone is used it must be put on to boil early enough that the meat will be tender with the rest (vegetables) when it's added. When ready to serve, add about 1 1/2 cups milk to flavor.