Classic Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 large leek, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup green beans, halved
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 1/4 cups vegetable stock or 6 1/4 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans or (14 ounce) can kidney beans
• 2 ounces macaroni
• salt and pepper
• finely grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)
• fresh parsley (to garnish)