Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 c. white beans
• 10 c. water
• 3 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 2 Tbsp. parsley
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes (undrained)
• 4 c. (6 oz.) spinach
• 1 c. elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 1 c. diced potato
• 1/2 c. chopped carrots
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. crushed thyme leaves
• 4 beef bouillon cubes