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Minestrone soup

Here's a great, cholesterol-free meal you can make in advance.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/3 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cup celery, coarsely chopped
1 can (6 ounces) sodium-free tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup carrots, sliced (can use fresh or frozen)
4 3/4 cups cabbage, shredded
1 can (1 pound) tomatoes, cut up
1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans
dash hot sauce
11 cups water
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

Directions

1. Heat oil in 4-quart sauce pan. Add garlic, onion and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni. Stir until ingredients are well mixed.
3. Bring to boil and reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Add uncooked macaroni and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until macaroni is tender.