Betty'S Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cut-up celery (2 stalks)
1/2 c. onions
1/4 c. parsley
1 or 2 cloves garlic
1 large or 2 small bay leaves
1 c. cut up green beans
1 c. carrots
3/4 c. green pepper
2 c. tomatoes (1 large can)
1 c. cubed potatoes
3 qt. boiling water
6 bouillon cubes (vegetable or onion)
3/4 tsp. pepper
2 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
2 1/2 c. small pasta

Preparation

Add all ingredients to large stock pot.
Simmer about 1 1/2 hours.