Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
2 medium potatoes, cubed
16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can undrained kidney beans
1 Tbsp. oil
4 c. water
2 c. (1/2 lb.)green beans
1/2 c. elbow macaroni
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Saute onion in oil in large saucepan.
Add all ingredients except macaroni and green beans.
Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
Add beans and macaroni.
Cook until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes.
Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 2 1/2 quarts.