Hearty Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 10 1/2 ounces beef bouillon
• 9 cups water
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
• 2 cups carrots, sliced thinly
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sage

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 zucchini, sliced thinly
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large pot.

2. 2

   Add garlic, onion, celery, and parsley.

3. 3

   Cook until soft.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato paste, bouillon, water, cabbage, carrots, salt, pepper, and sage.

5. 5

   Mix well.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Simmer 1 hour.

8. 8

   Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cheese.

9. 9

   Heat through.

10. 10

    Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.