Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large marrow bone
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 3 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 large can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans beef broth
• instant beef bouillon to taste
• 8 c. water
• 2 c. chopped cabbage
• 3 sliced carrots
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 1 can chickpeas
• 2 pkg. frozen green beans
• 1 c. elbow macaroni
• 1 c. chopped parsley for garnish