Minestrone Parmesan

1/4 c olive oil 1/2 c corn
1 c minced onion 1 c diced raw white potatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c cooked garbanzo beans
1/4 c minced cilantro 1 c uncooked small pasta
3 c finely diced smoked ham (macaroni or smaller)
4 quarts beef broth, boiling 2 c shredded fresh spinach
1 c diced tomatoes freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 c diced carrots freshly grated Parmesan cheese,
1 c diced celery to taste
Heat oil in a large stockpot and saute onions, garlic, cilantro, and
smoked ham until onions are soft. Add boiling beef broth and simmer on
medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrots, celery, corn,
potatoes, and garbanzo beans all at once. Cover and barely simmer until
vegetables are tender. Add pasta and cook until pasta is al dente.
Season with pepper. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve
hot.