Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 small garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) can undrained kidney beans
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 4 c. water
• 2 c. (1/2 lb.)green beans
• 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper