Italian-Style Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, diced
1 c. sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
4 cans beef broth
1 (1 lb.) can Italian-style plum tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian green beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas and carrots
1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 small zucchini, sliced
1 can mushrooms

Preparation

Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil in a large kettle or Dutch oven until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring slowly to boiling.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes.