Mom's favorite Garden Fresh Minestrone | Recipe Finder

Ingredients

• 3 medium-size leeks, or 1 medium-size onion , chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
• 12 cups vegetable stock
• 16 0z. kidney beans undrained
• 8 cups prepared fresh vegetables (such as diced potatoes; sliced carrots, celery , zucchini, and crookneck squash; green beans cut in 1-inch lengths; corn, and shelled peas)
• 1/2 teaspoon each dry basil , oregano leaves, and dry rosemary
• 8 oz. tomato sauce or 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded cabbage , spinach, or chard Salt and pepper About 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese