Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 c. navy beans, drained
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
• 2 medium carrots, sliced in 2-inch strips
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 c. onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 (10 oz.) can beef broth
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 2 large bay leaves
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 4 oz. dry spaghetti in 2-inch strips
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
• 4 c. water