Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium head of cabbage, chopped (3 cups)
• 2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
• 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) package spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 46 ounces tomato juice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups pasta, uncooked (small shells, chili mac)
• to taste parmesan cheese, grated, if desired
• 1 can kidney bean, rinsed and drained