Easy Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
2 qt. beef broth
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. small elbow macaroni
1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans
1 c. cabbage, shredded
1 box frozen Italian vegetables
1 box frozen peas and carrots
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. basil
Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a Dutch oven.
Saute garlic, onion and celery for 5 minutes.
Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, macaroni, kidney beans, cabbage and vegetables; bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese.
Cook 15 minutes longer and then garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Serves 24 generously.