Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
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