Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large carrots
2 stalks celery
clove garlic
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small can tomato paste
1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 c. elbow macaroni

Preparation

Chop carrots, celery and garlic.
Bring to a boil with 2 cups water and bouillon cubes.
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and paste, along with 4 cups water and kidney beans. Simmer 20 minutes.
Add elbow macaroni.
Cook until tender. Serve with grated cheese.