Mighty Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. dried beans (kidney, pinto or white)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 qt. beef or chicken stock
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. each: basil, oregano, marjoram and sage
• 1 medium potato, cubed
• 1 c. string beans, sliced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 c. shredded cabbage
• 2 c. Italian tomatoes, chopped
• 4 oz. whole wheat macaroni or noodles
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese