Ingredients

• 1/4 lb. salt pork
• 1 cup shell beans
• 3 large potatoes
• 3 carrots
• 2 onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbs. Parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup tomato or 1 tbs. tomato paste
• 3 qt. Water
• 1 tsp. Basil

Directions

• Cut vegetables into cubes.
• Put salt pork in a large pan and add water.
• Add vegetables, beans, tomatoes, garlic, and cook for 1 hour.
• Let simmer for another 1/2 hour or until vegetables are cooked.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese over it.
• Serves 4-6.

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