Minestrone Soup(Italian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
1 c. chopped tomatoes
5 beef bouillon cubes
3/4 c. diced celery
1 c. chopped cabbage
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 lb. can white or red kidney beans (plain water packed)
1 c. cooked shells (small)
1/4 c. Parmesan grated cheese

Preparation

Saute the onion and garlic in oil until soft.
Add tomatoes, bouillon cubes, 1 1/2 quarts of water, celery and cabbage.
Bring to a boil and simmer about 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add seasonings, beans and shells.
Simmer 5 to 10 more minutes. Stir in grated cheese and serve. Serves 4 to 6.
Preparation time: 10 to 20 minutes.
Cooking time:
40 to 45 minutes.