Quick Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 (11 oz.) can kidney beans (undrained)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1 small zucchini, unpeeled and cut into cubes
• 1/4 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 4 to 5 leaves Swiss chard, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 1/2 c. water
• 1/2 c. dry sherry
• grated Parmesan cheese