Minestrone

Ingredients

• 4 oz. sesame shell macaroni or other shell (2 c.)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 medium rib celery with leaves, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 c. vegetable stock
• 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or 1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened Italian tomatoes, chopped (undrained)
• 1 medium potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (unpeeled)
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3 c. finely shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 small head)
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley