Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
(double if you need more)

4-6 C water
2-4 Cubes of Beef boullion
1 Large onion chopped
2 carrots sliced
2 celery sliced
1 16 oz can tomatoes - diced(I have used fresh)
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt & pepper to taste
2 cloves or garlic
1 15 oz can kidney beans (drained)
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans (drained)
1 15 oz can green beans (undrained)
2/3 c uncooked pasta of your choice (my family likes the small shells).

Disolve boullion cubes in water. Add onion, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer covered for 4 -6 hours. About 20 minutes before searving add beans and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender.

This soup is great, I have also used zucchini and yellow squash when I have it available.