Traditional Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 c. chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (9 oz.) box frozen cut green beans
7 c. beef broth
1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 c. elbow macaroni
1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern beans, drained
2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are slightly soft, about 10 minutes. Add green beans, broth and tomatoes to pot. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add macaroni, beans and basil. Simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with Parmesan cheese.