Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      cups          water -- divided
   1      cup           onion -- chopped
   1      cup           carrot -- sliced
   1      cup           celery -- sliced
   1      tablespoon    brown sugar -- packed
     1/2  teaspoon      basil
     1/2  teaspoon      marjoram
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano
     1/2  teaspoon      thyme
     1/2  teaspoon      black pepper
   3      cloves        garlic -- crushed
   3                    chicken broth -- ¥
   1      28 oz can     whole tomatoes -- undrained/crushed
   1      9 oz pkg      green beans -- frozen
   1      6 oz can      tomato paste
   1      cup           macaroni -- uncooked
   1      cup           parmesan cheese

Preparation:

In a large sauce pan, combine 4 cups water, onion, carrot, celery, brown sugar, basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, and tomato paste then bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni, and cook an additional 8 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls; top with Parmesan cheese.