Meaty Minestrone

Directions

1. 1
   Wash kidney beans and place in Dutch oven.
2. 2
   Add water; bring to boil.
3. 3
   Cover and cook 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Let stand 1 hour.
6. 6
   Drain tomatoes; add liquid to beans.
7. 7
   Add meat, cabbage, carrot, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and basil to beans.
8. 8
   Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Cut reserved tomatoes into pieces.
10. 10
    Add tomatoes and macaroni to soup and simmer 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve with Parmesan cheese.