One Pot Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c. butter (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 lb. frozen green beans
1/2 small cabbage, shredded
1 lb. frozen spinach
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 (16 oz.) can butter beans
1 (16 oz.) can garbanzo beans
1 (16 oz.) pkg. pasta shells
Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
6 beef bouillon cubes
6 to 8 c. water
1 to 2 c. Burgundy wine
1 tsp. each: oregano, savory, rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram, sweet basil and garlic
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients (except Parmesan cheese and pasta shells) in a huge pot and let simmer on low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
Cook pasta shells separately and add to soup for about the last few minutes of cooking time.