Minestrone Soup With Four Beans

Ingredients

• 13 c olive oil
• 2 carrots sliced
• 2 stalks celery sliced
• 1 onion coarsely chopped
• 1 1 lb can whole tomatoes
• 4 to 5 cans chicken broth
• 1 c macaroni
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 1 can cannellini beans
• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1 can string beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 tsp oregano
• 12 tsp basil leaf
• salt and pepper to taste
• grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Saute carrots celery and onion in oil until soft
2. Add 6 cups chicken broth tomatoes string beans bay leaf oregano and basil simmer for about 1 hour
3. Add other beans and macaroni let simmer until macaroni is soft
4. If more broth is needed add so it wont be too thick
5. Season to taste
6. Top with grated Parmesan cheese when serving