Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           olive oil
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   2      cups          onions -- chopped
   1      cup           celery -- chopped
   1      small can     tomato paste
   2      quarts        beef broth
   1      quart         water
   1      cup           cabbage -- shredded
   2      whole         carrots -- sliced
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
     1/8  teaspoon      ground sage
   1      whole         zucchini -- sliced
   1      package       frozen green beans
   1      can           red kidney beans
   1      cup           macaroni

Preparation:

In a large soup pot, saute garlic, onion and celery until soft. Stir in tomato paste, broth, water, cabbage, carrots, salt, pepper and sage. Mix well, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer slowly 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients. Cook 10-12 minutes until macaroni is tender. Serve hot.