Minestone

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 cups onion
1 cup celery
4 sticks parsley
1 package tomato paste
10 oz beef broth
9 cups water
1 cup cabbage
2 slices carrots
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon sage
1 pound kidney beans
1 slice zucchini
1 cup green beans
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 parmesan cheese

Instructions

Saute first 4 ingredients in oil until soft. Add tomato paste and next seven ingreients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Simmer 1 hour. Add all ingredients except cheese. Cook 10-15 minutes. Serve topped with grated cheese.