Simple Italian Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups water
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese