• 8 quarts cold water
• 1/4 c. salt
• 1 pepperoncino
• 3 bay leaves
• 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 30 oz. can tomatoes
• 1 lb. carrots
• 5 stalks celery
• 4-5 med. onions
• 4-5 toes garlic
• 4 cobs of corn
• 4 lbs. various vegetables
• 4 potatoes
• 5 lbs. chuck roast (or brisket or whatever--whichever's cheapest

Add water, salt, pepperoncino, bay leaves and meat to the pot and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 45 minutes. Add tomato paste and tomatoes, and cook for 90 minutes. Add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, and cook for 45 minutes. Add mixed vegetables and cook for 30 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 30 more minutes. Season to taste.