Lazy Day Beef & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 cans (14 to 14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed, drained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
• Shredded Romano cheese (optional)