Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
4 Tbsp. chopped parsley
6 oz. tomato paste
10 1/2 oz. beef broth
9 c. water
4 medium potatoes, diced
1 c. chopped cabbage
2 carrots, sliced thin
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. sage
1 can kidney beans
1 c. green beans
1 c. elbow macaroni
2 small cans chi-chi beans
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pot. Add garlic, onion, celery and parsley. Cook until soft.
Add tomato paste and next 8 ingredients.
Mix well. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add beans and macaroni. Cook 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese.