Vegetarian Minestrone

Ingredients

 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 3 cups water
 * 2 cups chopped zucchini
 * 1 cup diced carrots
 * 1 cup beans, chopped
 * 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
 * ¾ cup diced celery
 * ½ teaspoon dried basil
 * ½ teaspoon dried oregano
 * ground black pepper
 * 400 g canned tomatoes
 * 1 garlic clove, minced
 * ¼ cup uncooked macaroni
 * 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Place onion in saucepan with one tablespoon water and saute until clear.
 * 2) Add remaining water and and vegetables and bring to the boil.
 * 3) Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 25 minutes.
 * 4) Add macaroni, cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
 * 5) Place in large bowls, sprinkle with cheese, and serve with crusty bread.