Claudette'S Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
2 quarts water
1 cup seashell pasta

Preparation

In a large pot combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, beans, tomato paste and water. Cook over medium heat until all the vegetables are tender.
Transfer soup to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot and stir in the pasta. Cook until pasta is done. Serve with Romano or Parmesan cheese, if desired.