4 oz. prosciutto or salt pork or bacon
2 tbsp. oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped celery
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3 1/2 qt. water
1 1/2 c. shredded cabbage
2 med. zucchini, cubed
1 c. chopped onion
1 leek (white part), sliced
4 carrots, cut up
8 oz. garbanzo beans
2 tsp. each salt, pepper and (sage, optional)
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can green beans, canned, fresh or frozen
1 c. peas, canned, fresh or frozen
3 lg. potatoes, cubed
1/2 to 3/4 c. macaroni (Ditalini) or any other sm. soup pasta, or rice
Parmesan cheese to taste

Place water in large kettle. Bring to boil. Add meat, salt, pepper and onion, leek, garlic that has been sauteed in oil. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and all vegetables except peas and potatoes. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Add peas and potatoes and noodles until cooked through. Serve with grated Parmesan and garlic bread.