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                       |   |   |   |  7/8  | large | Onion, chopped   |  3/4  | cup, strips | celery   |  1    | medium | carrots diced   |  2   1/2  | clove | garlic minced   |  1   2/3  | small | green pepper, chopped   |  1    | large (3" to 4-1/4" dia.) | potatoes, peeled, chopped   |  2   1/2  | tablespoons | olive oil   |  1   2/3  | cups | chicken broth or stock   |  1   1/4  | cups | Tomato juice, canned   |  23   1/3  | ounces | Crushed Tomatoes   |  7/8  | can (15 oz) | black beans, canned, rinsed   |  7/8  | cup elbow shaped | Macaroni, whole-wheat, dry   |  3   1/4  | tablespoons | parsley, chopped   |  1   1/2  | plants | cilantro, fresh, chopped   |  1/4  | fruit (2-3/8" dia) | 1 lemons juiced   |  7/8  | tablespoon | Spices, ground cumin   |  1/4  | tablespoon | cayenne pepper   |  
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  |  | 1 | Saute onion,celery,carrots, peppers, garlic in olive oil in large pot about 8-10 minutes. |  | 2 | Add tomatoes, tomato juice, broth and enough water to cover. Simmer 20 minutes longer. |  | 3 | Add black beans, macaroni,cumin, cayenne pepper and lemon juice. Cook 8 minutes till noodles are tender. |  | 4 | Add parsley, cilantro and heat through. If mixture is too thick, add water to make it more "soupy". |  | 5 | Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese, if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. |  
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