Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 32 ounce container chicken broth
• 1 19 ounce can cannellini beans
• 1 14 1/2 ounce can stewed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese