Minestrone Soup With Four Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. olive oil
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes
4 to 5 cans chicken broth
1 c. macaroni
1 can red kidney beans
1 can cannellini beans
1 can garbanzo beans
1 can string beans
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil leaf
salt and pepper to taste
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Saute carrots, celery and onion in oil until soft.
Add 6 cups chicken broth, tomatoes, string beans, bay leaf, oregano and basil; simmer for about 1 hour.
Add other beans and macaroni; let simmer until macaroni is soft.
If more broth is needed, add, so it won't be too thick.
Season to taste.
Top with grated Parmesan cheese when serving.