Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. oil
1/4 lb. ham, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 c. canned tomatoes
1 can garbanzo beans, not drained
2 qt. meat broth
1 large diced potato
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 small head cabbage, chopped
1 can green beans, cut
1/2 c. macaroni

Preparation

Heat oil in skillet and fry ham and onion until onion is soft. Transfer contents to a large pan.
Add carrot, celery, tomato, kidney beans and meat broth.
Simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
Add potato, basil, garlic and salt.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add cabbage, green beans and macaroni.
Simmer until soup is thickened and all ingredients are tender.