Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 c. chickpeas or beans
• 1/4 c. celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 c. zucchini, diced
• 1 c. potatoes, diced
• 1 1/2 c. cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 1 can ripe tomatoes
• 8 c. boiling water
• 2 tsp. salt
• dash of pepper
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 1 c. cooked, drained macaroni