Minestrone Soup

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. Oil
• 1 clove Minced garlic
• 1 c. Chopped Onion
• 1 c. Chopped celery
• 2 6 oz cans Tomato Paste
• 1 10.5 oz can Beef Broth
• 1 1/2 qts Water
• 1 c. Chopped Cabbage
• 1 10 oz pkg. Frozen Peas & Carrots
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Rosemary
• 1 can Kidney beans (not drained)
• 1 c. Dry Elbow macaroni
• Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large kettle and saute garlic, onion and celery for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and next 7 ingredients - except cheese - and cook for 15 minutes longer. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Freezes well.