Forgotten Minestrone

1 lb. beef stewing meat
6 cups of water
28 oz. can tomatoes, diced, undrained
1 beef bouillon cube
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. minced dried parsley
1 1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. pepper
1 med. zucchini, thinly sliced
2 c. finely chopped cabbage
16 oz garbonzo beans, drained
1 c. uncooked small elbow, or shell, macaroni
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. combine beef,water, tomatoes, bouillon, onion, parsley, salt, thyme, and pepper.
2. cover. cook on low 7-9 hours, or untion meat is tender.
3. stir in zucchini, cabbage, beans, and macaroni. Cover and cook on high 30-45 min., or until vegatables are tender.
4. sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese.