Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 small clove garlic, peeled
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 3 sprigs parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
• 6 cups water
• 2 Tablespoons instant beef bouillon granules
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 cups green beans cut in 1 inch slices
• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 medium stalks celery, sliced thinly
• 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
• 1 can (15 to 20 ounces) kidney beans undrained
• 1/2 cup elbow or other macaroni