Minestrone

Ingredients

• 6 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large leeks (white and 1 inch of green part)
• 1 1/2 c. carrots, chopped (2 large)
• 2 1/2 c. (1/2 lb.) green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large, unpeeled potato, diced
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz.) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes (not drained)
• 2 c. unpared zucchini, sliced thin (1/2 lb.)
• 1/2 c. cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 c. small pasta, cooked (more if fresh is used)
• 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• Parmesan cheese for garnish