1 1/2 lbs. lean beef, round or chuck, cut into cubes
Beef bone if available
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced thin
Water
Chopped parsley
1 sm. can tomatoes
Vegetables - whatever is in season; green beans, peas, green pepper, cabbage, zucchini, dried canned beans, chick peas
1 or 2 potatoes, sm. cubes
Macaroni, about 1/2 c. sm. type, tubettini or elbow

Brown beef in a small amount of oil. Add onion and saute until soft. Add the bone and cover with water. Add celery and carrots and allow to simmer until done. Skim as necessary. Add tomatoes with juice, potatoes and other vegetables and allow to simmer for a few minutes. Add macaroni and cook until done. Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Remove bones before serving.

NOTE: Can add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning to flavor (basil, oregano and bay leaf) if desired. Also if meat flavor needs to be enhanced, add a cup of beef bouillon before adding salt and pepper (to avoid oversalting).