Mighty Minestrone

• 3/4 c. dried beans (kidney, pinto or white)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 qt. beef or chicken stock
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. each: basil, oregano, marjoram and sage
• 1 medium potato, cubed
• 1 c. string beans, sliced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 c. shredded cabbage
• 2 c. Italian tomatoes, chopped
• 4 oz. whole wheat macaroni or noodles
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

1. Soak beans overnight in enough water to cover; drain.
2. Add stock, garlic and onion.
3. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
4. Add carrots and zucchini; simmer 30 minutes longer.
5. Add tomatoes and macaroni; simmer 10 minutes more.
6. Serve in bowls or mugs.
7. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cheese.

beans, garlic, beef, onion, carrots, zucchini, basil, potato, string beans, celery stalk, cabbage, italian tomatoes, whole wheat macaroni, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=533322 (may not work)