Minestrone Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup zucchini, sliced and quartered
• 1 small napa cabbage (about 10 oz)
• shredded Parmesan for garnish
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup soup pasta (e.g.ditalini, orzo, tiny shells)
• 3/4 cups dry cannellini beans
• 6 cups water
• olive or vegetable oil for sauteing
• 1/4 cup dry garbanzo beans
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup cut green beans, fresh or frozen
• 2" piece Parmesan cheese rind
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
• 2-4 cloves garlic,minced or crushed
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes (or 1 can, with juice)