Hearty Minestrone

wife2abadge's Note:

This is rich and delicious -- very healthy too! I got the recipe from my boss.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 10 ½ ounces beef bouillon
• 9 cups water
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
• 2 cups carrots , sliced thinly
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon sage
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 zucchini , sliced thinly
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large pot.
2. Add garlic, onion, celery, and parsley.
3. Cook until soft.
4. Stir in tomato paste, bouillon, water, cabbage, carrots, salt, pepper, and sage.
5. Mix well.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Simmer 1 hour.
8. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cheese.
9. Heat through.
10. Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.