1 lb. beef stew meat, cut bite sized
2 Tbls. olive oil
1 c. carrots, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 12 oz. can beef broth
3-4 c. stewed tomatoes
1 c. water
1 cube beef bullion
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/4 acini di pepe pasta
In large soup pan, heat 1 Tbls. oil at medium heat and add stew meat. Brown meat until cooked and transfer meat into a bowl. Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and saute carrots, celery, onion and garlic until tender (8-10 minutes). Add beef broth, stewed tomatoes, water and seasonings. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. Add cooked meat and pasta and simmer another 15 mintues.