Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 celery, chopped
• 540 ml chickpeas, drained and strained
• 8 cups chicken bouillon
• 4 cups water
• 600 ml crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup of chopped swiss chard
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb cooked ground beef, and drained
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 cup and 1/2 cooked macaroni

Instructions

1. 1. In a large skillet with olive oil and butter,fry onion, celery, and carrots until softened, add garlic and tomato paste until garlic becomes fragrant.

2. 2. Add salt and pepper to taste and Italian seasoning.

3. 3. Add can of tomatoes and their juices.

4. 4. Add 8 cups of bouillon and 4 cups of water into a separate pot on med heat, then add all skillet to the pot.

5. 5. Add cooked ground beef and swiss chard to pot and bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, add cooked macaroni and chick peas, continue heating for 5 minutes and serve.