Minestrone Soup

4 TBS butter

1 medium chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1 (19 oz) can of cannellini beans

1/2 shredded cabbage

1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes

1 TBS tomato paste

11/2 cup cubed potatoes

2 quarts vegetable broth

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 TBS dried parsley

1/2 cup elbow macaroni

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Melt butter in a heavy stock pot over medium heat.  Add onion and carrots; saute for a few minutes.

2. Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley to the pot.  Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.

3. Simmer for abou 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.

4. Add pasta and simmer for 30 minutes more.

5. Serve hot with grated cheese.