Minestrone Soup

from the kitchen of Heidi

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 ribs celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped or grated
2 potatoes, cooked & chopped
1 1/2 cups shell pasta, cooked
chopped cabbage
4 - 5 cups beef broth
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 6 oz. can tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried basil

Saute onion, celery, and garlic in oil for a few minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and herbs. Bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes. 20 minutes before serving add carrots and cabbage. 10 minutes before serving add kidney beans, pasta, and potato. Salt and pepper to taste. Can also add cooked hamburger if you want meat. Serve with bread or rolls.