Minestrone (Mom's)

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 (6 oz cans) tomato paste
• 1 (10 1/2 oz can) beef broth
• 2 1/2 qt water
• 1 cup chopped cabbage
• 1 (10 oz) pkg frozen peas and carrots
• 2 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp rosemary leaves
• 1 lb kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook garlic, onion and celery in oil. Stir in tomato paste and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook 15 minutes longer. Garnish with cheese.