Marvelous Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 c. cabbage, finely shredded
2 c. carrots, finely diced
1 c. green beans, cut
2 potatoes, cubed
2 c. zucchini, chopped
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 c. tomatoes, stewed
3 Tbsp. parsley, minced
1 Tbsp. basil
1/2 tsp. rosemary
2 c. tomato juice
4 c. beef bouillon
1 c. kidney beans, cooked
3/4 c. whole wheat macaroni
1/3 c. raw barley

Preparation

Saute onion until transparent.
Combine next 8 ingredients (garlic through tomatoes).
Add sauteed onion and cook for 10 minutes.
Add parsley, basil, rosemary, tomato juice and beef bouillon.
Puree 1/2 cup kidney beans in blender and add to soup. Add remaining 1/2 cup whole kidney beans.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
Add macaroni and barley.
Cook 15 minutes longer.