Minestrone Soup I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat. add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
• add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.
• add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.