Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
8 c. beef broth
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 c. celery, sliced
3/4 c. carrots, sliced
1 c. zucchini, chopped
1 c. cabbage, shredded
1 c. potato, cubed
2 (19 oz.) cans cannellini beans or any white beans
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 bay leaves
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans
1/2 c. macaroni (elbow, bows, wheels, etc.)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

In a 4-quart pot, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
Add broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, celery, zucchini, cabbage, potato, oregano, basil, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.