Ernie'S Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried navy beans
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 c. olive oil
2 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 c. chopped cabbage
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
2 c. macaroni
1 Tbsp. salt
4 peppercorns

Preparation

Soak beans in 10 cups water overnight.
Bring to boil in same water.
Add salt and peppercorns, cover and simmer 1 hour.
Saute celery, onion and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned.
Add to beans with tomatoes and parsley.
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
Add cabbage, zucchini and macaroni and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.