Minestrone Senza Carne (meatless Minestrone Soup)

2 tb Olive oil
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 c Escarole, cut into 1" pieces
1 c Zucchini, unpeeled, diced
1 Tomato, seeded, chopped
1 Celery stalk, with leaves, chopped
1 c String beans, cut in 1" pieces
1 c Tomato juice
3 qt Cups water
1 Knob kohlrabi, peeled, diced
Salt & pepper
1/2 lb Ditali or shell macaroni

Brown onion in oil for 3 minutes, add 3 quarts water & one cup tomato juice and bring to a boil.

Add vegetables and seasonings. Cover and cook for 15 minutes over a medium flame. Add ditali and cook until vegetables and ditali are tender (about 20 minutes).

Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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