Hearty Meatless Minestrone

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 cup cabbage, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 12 cups water
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
• 15 ounces tomato puree
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12 cup small shell pasta

1. In a dutch oven or similar large soup pan, saute onion in oil for 2 minutes.
2. Add the celery, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, zucchini and garlic, saute 3 minutes longer.
3. Stir in the water, all the tomatoes, bean and seasonings.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, and cover.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Stir in pasta and cook 15 minutes longer.
8. Garnish with cheese.

onion, olive oil, celery, carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, zucchini, garlic, water, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, tomato puree, tomato sauce, parsley flakes, oregano, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, shell pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-meatless-minestrone-418104 (may not work)