Minestrone Soup With Four Beans
["1/3 c. olive oil", "2 carrots, sliced", "2 stalks celery, sliced", "1 onion, coarsely chopped", "1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes", "4 to 5 cans chicken broth", "1 c. macaroni", "1 can red kidney beans", "1 can cannellini beans", "1 can garbanzo beans", "1 can string beans", "1 bay leaf", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/2 tsp. basil leaf", "salt and pepper to taste", "grated Parmesan cheese"]
["Saute carrots, celery and onion in oil until soft.", "Add 6 cups chicken broth, tomatoes, string beans, bay leaf, oregano and basil; simmer for about 1 hour.", "Add other beans and macaroni; let simmer until macaroni is soft.", "If more broth is needed, add, so it won't be too thick.", "Season to taste.", "Top with grated Parmesan cheese when serving."]
["olive oil", "carrots", "stalks celery", "onion", "tomatoes", "chicken broth", "macaroni", "red kidney beans", "cannellini beans", "garbanzo beans", "string beans", "bay leaf", "oregano", "basil leaf", "salt", "Parmesan cheese"]