Minestrone

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons margarine 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes 1 quart chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup elbow macaroni 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1.	Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
2.	Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.
3.	Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. Correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.