Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 large leek, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 zucchini, thinly sliced; 3⁄4 cup green beans, halved; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 1⁄4 cups vegetable stock or 6 1⁄4 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans; 2 ounces macaroni; salt and pepper; finely grated parmesan cheese (to garnish); fresh parsley (to garnish)