Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 c. fresh or frozen green beans
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1/2 c. uncooked macaroni (try whole wheat)
• 1 (15 oz.) can navy beans with juice
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• water as needed
• 2 c. stock
• 1 medium potato, cut into eighths
• 1/2 c. onions, sliced
• 1/2 c. celery, sliced
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. dried parsley