| 2 | tb | Olive or vegetable oil |
| 1 | lb | Lean beef stew meat; cut into 3/4-inch cubes |
| 1 | lg | Onion; chopped |
| 1 1/2 | c | Sliced celery |
| 2 | | Cloves garlic; minced |
| 10 | c | Water |
| 2 | tb | Wyler's beef-flavor instant bouillon |
| 1 | sm | Head cabbage; chopped |
| 4 | md | Carrots; sliced |
| 1 | cn | (15-oz) chickpeas; undrained |
| 1 | cn | (15-oz) kidney beans; undrained |
| 4 | md | Zucchini; sliced |
| 4 | md | Fresh tomatoes; peeled, seeded and chopped |
| 1 | c | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 1 | ts | Thyme leaves |
| 1 | ts | American Heart Association original herb seasoning |
| 1/4 | ts | Pepper |
| 1/2 | lb | Creamette Radiatore or medium shells; uncooked |
| | Grated Parmesan cheese; optional |
