Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. chickpeas or beans
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1 1/2 c. zucchini, diced
1 c. potatoes, diced
1 1/2 c. cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 can ripe tomatoes
8 c. boiling water
2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. parsley
1 c. cooked, drained macaroni

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in oil.
Combine remaining ingredients, except macaroni.
Cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Add macaroni.
Serve hot.
Serves 6 to 8.