Minestrone Soup

1 diced onion

4 stalks diced celery

3 diced carrots

1 c. frozen green beans (may use 1 can)

1 c. frozen corn

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 cans chicken broth

1 can beans

14 oz. diced tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1 head shredded cabbage

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 T. parsley

2 bay leaves

salt, if desired

macaroni noodles

Sautee onion, celery and carrots for 4 minutes.  Add everything else and boil until noodles are tender.  Serve with freshly grated parmesan.