Minestrone Soup(Italian)

• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
• 1 c. chopped tomatoes
• 5 beef bouillon cubes
• 3/4 c. diced celery
• 1 c. chopped cabbage
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 lb. can white or red kidney beans (plain water packed)
• 1 c. cooked shells (small)
• 1/4 c. Parmesan grated cheese

1. Saute the onion and garlic in oil until soft.
2. Add tomatoes, bouillon cubes, 1 1/2 quarts of water, celery and cabbage.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer about 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add seasonings, beans and shells.
4. Simmer 5 to 10 more minutes. Stir in grated cheese and serve. Serves 4 to 6.
5. Preparation time: 10 to 20 minutes.
6. Cooking time:
7. 40 to 45 minutes.

onion, clove garlic, olive, tomatoes, celery, cabbage, salt, pepper, white, parmesan grated cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1040848 (may not work)