Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 carrots sliced
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 celery stalks sliced
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 4 c chicken stock
• 1 large zucchini quartered and sliced
• 1 c 1-inch pieces green beans
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 12 oz can tomato juice
• 2 large tomatoes diced or canned
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 green onions white part only
• 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 c garbanzo beans
• 1 c white kidney beans
• 13 c macaroni cooked
• dash of Tabasco
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Heat a large pot
2. Cook carrots onion celery and garlic in 1 cup stock until tender
3. Add remaining ingredients except beans macaroni Tabasco and cheese
4. Cook until vegetables are tender In blender or processor process 12 cup garbanzo beans and 12 cup kidney beans until pureed
5. Set aside
6. Add remaining ingredients simmer 10 minutes
7. Serve hot
8. Add cooked macaroni and sprinkle cheese on top