Classic Italian Vegetable Soup (Minestrone) Recipe

• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 c. finely-minced onion
• 1/2 c. minced celery with leaves
• 1 x garlic clove - (to 2) chopped
• 1 can tomatoes - (28 ounce) with juice
• 1 lrg can Italian white beans (Cannelli)
• 5 c. beef or possibly vegetable stock
• 1/2 c. finely-minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1 c. extra-finely sliced, then roughly minced cabbage
• 2 x zucchini unpeeled, and cut into little cubes
• 1/2 c. ditalini (little tiny macaroni) Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

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