My Hearty Soup

Directions

Put water in large stock pot and add meat.

Add remaining ingredients.

Bring to boil and if you have it put a diffuser under pot and keep the heat just below a simmer.

This is like a crockpot, but my crockpot is too small.

Continue cooking for 4 to 8 hours.

Remove meat and allow to cool.

Strain Stock and chill if necessary to remove any fat.

After removing fat, return to pot. Strip meat from bone and skin.

Bring to a boil and add Soup vegetables and pasta to the strained stock.

Reduce to a simmer and cook til vegetables are done.

Add meat and thicken if desired. Serve with fresh rolls or bread.