Minestrone Soup Pinoy Style Recipe

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup thinly sliced native cabbage
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh kinchay (wansoy will be ok)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 large stalks of celery, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 red ripe chopped tomatoes, with their liquid
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
• 1 cup dried pasta shells
• 1/2 cup cooked white beans, drained
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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