Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 qt. beef broth
1 1/2 c. home cooked or canned chickpeas
2/3 c. diced celery
2/3 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced onion
16 oz. can tomatoes, undrained
8 oz. can green lima beans, undrained
1/3 c. elbow macaroni
oregano, salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring to a boil the peas, celery, carrots, onion and tomatoes. Simmer about 45 minutes. Add lima beans, macaroni and seasoning. Cook until macaroni is tender. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.