Italian-Style Minestrone
["1 large onion, diced", "1 c. sliced celery", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil", "4 cans beef broth", "1 (1 lb.) can Italian-style plum tomatoes", "1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained", "1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian green beans", "1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas and carrots", "1/2 c. uncooked macaroni", "1/2 tsp. basil", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "2 small zucchini, sliced", "1 can mushrooms"]
["Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil in a large kettle or Dutch oven until tender, about 5 minutes.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Bring slowly to boiling.", "Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes."]
["onion", "celery", "garlic", "olive", "beef broth", "Italian-style plum", "kidney beans", "frozen Italian green beans", "frozen peas", "macaroni", "basil", "oregano", "pepper", "zucchini", "mushrooms"]